Baildon vs Mirfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Mirfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Mirfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Mirfield
£268,461
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Mirfield
89.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Mirfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Mirfield
417.2
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Mirfield
68.5
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Mirfield
£29,592
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £268,461, Mirfield undercuts Baildon (£293,681) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Mirfield it is a flat at £125,146.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Baildon (£216,837 vs £183,257).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mirfield prices grew faster — 43% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMirfield has a crime rate of 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Mirfield 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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Baildon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mirfield, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mirfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Baildon averages 456.1 Mbps – ahead of Mirfield's 417.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 94% in Mirfield. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 81.1% in Mirfield.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (456 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baildon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.2 (C), while Mirfield averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,279 in Mirfield. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Mirfield.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,591.5 in Mirfield and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 42.5 in Mirfield. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 65% in Mirfield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 55.5% in Mirfield.
| Indicator | Baildon | Mirfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 19,614 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,591.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 30.4% |
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