Baildon vs Otley (Leeds)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baildon offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Otley (leeds) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Otley (Leeds)
£352,238
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Otley (Leeds)
116.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Otley (Leeds)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Otley (Leeds)
375.7
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Otley (Leeds)
70.3
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Otley (Leeds)
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Baildon is £293,681, which is 17% less than Otley (leeds) at £352,238. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Otley (leeds) it is a flat at £220,952.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Otley (leeds) (£220,952 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.2 offences per 1,000 people, Otley (leeds) is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Baildon's 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Otley (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 HumberBaildon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Otley (leeds). Baildon has 5 schools in total, while Otley (leeds) has 6.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Otley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baildon offers faster average downloads at 456.1 Mbps, compared to 375.7 Mbps in Otley (leeds). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 88.3% in Otley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 71.4% in Otley (leeds).
Baildon is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (456 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Otley (leeds) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,370 in Otley (leeds). 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Otley (leeds).
Otley (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,804.9 in Otley (leeds) and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 46.2 in Otley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.4% in Otley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 66.4% in Otley (leeds).
| Indicator | Baildon | Otley (Leeds) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 14,549 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.5% |
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