Baildon vs Morley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Morley (leeds) wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Morley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Morley (Leeds)
£220,412
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Morley (Leeds)
116.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Morley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Morley (Leeds)
486
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Morley (Leeds)
71.4
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Morley (Leeds)
£31,465
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £220,412, Morley (leeds) undercuts Baildon (£293,681) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Morley (leeds) it is a flat at £122,097.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £366,765).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Morley (leeds) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.1 per 1,000 versus 119.8 per 1,000 in Baildon. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Morley (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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Baildon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Morley (leeds), which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Morley (leeds) averages 486.0 Mbps – ahead of Baildon's 456.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 98.5% in Morley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 96.5% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (486 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Morley (leeds) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Baildon averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,138 in Morley (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Morley (leeds).
Morley (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 Morley (leeds) and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 40.1 in Morley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 57% in Morley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.8% in Morley (leeds).
| Indicator | Baildon | Morley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 32,562 |
| 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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