Baildon vs Lofthouse and Robin Hood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lofthouse And Robin Hood is about 20% cheaper on average. Lofthouse And Robin Hood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£244,725
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
116.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
474.5
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
70.1
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Lofthouse And Robin Hood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,725 versus £293,681 in Baildon. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood it is a flat at £121,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £337,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Lofthouse And Robin Hood (116.8 per 1,000) compared to Baildon (119.8 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood 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 HumberSchool quality favours Baildon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lofthouse and Robin Hood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lofthouse And Robin Hood enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Baildon lags behind at 456.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 97.9% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 94.2% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Lofthouse And Robin Hood is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (475 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lofthouse And Robin Hood is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,162 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Lofthouse And Robin Hood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Lofthouse And Robin Hood has 4,187. Median household income is £29,870 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 41.6 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.3% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
| Indicator | Baildon | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 4,187 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,870 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.6% |
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