Baildon vs Ossett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ossett wins on house prices with a 26% gap. Ossett has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Ossett
£232,194
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Ossett
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Ossett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Ossett
476.2
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Ossett
69.4
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Ossett
£29,073
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £232,194, Ossett undercuts Baildon (£293,681) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Ossett it is a flat at £135,521.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Baildon (£472,738 vs £335,181).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ossett prices grew faster — 46% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Ossett experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108.4 per 1,000 versus 119.8 per 1,000 in Baildon. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Ossett 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 Ossett, which has 10 schools, the figure is 100%.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ossett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ossett averages 476.2 Mbps – ahead of Baildon's 456.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 98.7% in Ossett. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 94.4% in Ossett.
Ossett is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (476 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ossett leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Baildon averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,174 in Ossett. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.1% in Ossett.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,072.5 in Ossett and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 42.3 in Ossett. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 64% in Ossett. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.1% in Ossett.
| Indicator | Baildon | Ossett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 21,854 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 42.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,072.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 64% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.1% |
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