Baildon vs Huddersfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Huddersfield offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Huddersfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Huddersfield
£219,372
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Huddersfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Huddersfield
91.2%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Huddersfield
406
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Huddersfield
68.5
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Huddersfield
£29,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Huddersfield is £219,372, which is 34% less than Baildon at £293,681. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Huddersfield it is a flat at £126,515.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £151,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huddersfield prices grew faster — 39% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Huddersfield (89.2 per 1,000) compared to Baildon (119.8 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Huddersfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberBaildon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.2% in Huddersfield. Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Huddersfield has 43.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huddersfield School Inspection Breakdown
91.2% of 43 schools (35 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 43 |
| Primary | 4 | 35 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baildon offers faster average downloads at 456.1 Mbps, compared to 406.0 Mbps in Huddersfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 95.2% in Huddersfield. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 78% in Huddersfield.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (456 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baildon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Huddersfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,223 in Huddersfield. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.4% in Huddersfield.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,058 in Huddersfield and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 41.7 in Huddersfield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 54.9% in Huddersfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 65.5% in Huddersfield.
| Indicator | Baildon | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 140,930 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,058 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.9% |
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