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Baildon vs Morley (Leeds)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBaildonMorley (Leeds)
Total Schools59
Primary47
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBaildonMorley (Leeds)
Population17,05632,562
Median Age39.240.1
Median Household Income£27,514£31,465
Employment Rate52.5%56.8%
Owner Occupied61.7%57%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%34.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Baildon and Morley (leeds)?
Baildon and Morley (leeds) are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Baildon or Morley (leeds)?
Morley (leeds) is cheaper, with an average house price of £220,412.
Is Baildon or Morley (leeds) safer?
Morley (leeds) has the lower crime rate at 116.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Baildon or Morley (leeds)?
Baildon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Baildon or Morley (leeds)?
Morley (leeds) has faster average broadband at 486.0 Mbps.

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