Baildon vs Rawdon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baildon is about 27% cheaper on average. Rawdon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Rawdon
£401,041
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Rawdon
116.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Rawdon
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Rawdon
476.7
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Rawdon
70.3
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Rawdon
£29,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Baildon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,681 versus £401,041 in Rawdon. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Rawdon it is a flat at £120,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Rawdon (£756,750 vs £472,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rawdon prices grew faster — 46% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116 offences per 1,000 people, Rawdon 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 Rawdon 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 HumberSchool quality favours Baildon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Rawdon.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rawdon School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rawdon enjoy 476.7 Mbps on average, while Baildon lags behind at 456.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 97.8% in Rawdon. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 94.7% in Rawdon.
Rawdon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (477 vs 456 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Rawdon is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Baildon's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,150 in Rawdon. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rawdon.
Rawdon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baildon has a population of 17,056 while Rawdon has 7,015. Median household income is £29,489.5 in Rawdon and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 39.7 in Rawdon. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 54.6% in Rawdon.
| Indicator | Baildon | Rawdon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 39.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,489.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.1% |
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