Baildon vs Leeds (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baildon is about 0% cheaper on average. Leeds (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Leeds (Leeds)
£295,114
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Leeds (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Leeds (Leeds)
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Leeds (Leeds)
470.5
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Leeds (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Leeds (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Baildon is £293,681, which is 0% less than Leeds (leeds) at £295,114. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Leeds (leeds) (£172,596 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.1 offences per 1,000 people, Leeds (leeds) is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Leeds (leeds) 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 94.4% in Leeds (leeds). Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Leeds (leeds) has 165.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 165 |
| Primary | 4 | 136 |
| Secondary | 1 | 29 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Leeds (leeds) offers faster average downloads at 470.5 Mbps, compared to 456.1 Mbps in Baildon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (471 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Leeds (leeds) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,138 in Leeds (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).
Leeds (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,465 in Leeds (leeds) and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 57% in Leeds (leeds).
| Indicator | Baildon | Leeds (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 536,262 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £31,465 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 57% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 34.7% |
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