Baildon vs Ilkley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Baildon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. Ilkley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Ilkley
£473,279
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Ilkley
119.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Ilkley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Ilkley
365.1
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Ilkley
70.3
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Ilkley
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ilkley commands an average of £473,279, compared with £293,681 in Baildon – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Ilkley it is a flat at £282,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Ilkley (£282,262 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberIlkley has a crime rate of 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Ilkley 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Baildon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ilkley. There are 5 schools in Baildon and 5 in Ilkley.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ilkley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.1 Mbps in Baildon and 365.1 Mbps in Ilkley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 91.7% in Ilkley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 66.9% in Ilkley.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (456 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ilkley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Baildon averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,370 in Ilkley. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ilkley.
Ilkley has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Ilkley and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 46.2 in Ilkley. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 66.4% in Ilkley. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.4% in Ilkley.
| Indicator | Baildon | Ilkley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 14,852 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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