Baildon vs Skipton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Baildon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Skipton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baildon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baildon
£293,681
Skipton
£329,091
Crime Rate
Baildon
119.8
Skipton
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baildon
100.0%
Skipton
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Baildon
456.1
Skipton
327.6
EPC Rating
Baildon
69.2
Skipton
70.1
Median Income
Baildon
£27,514
Skipton
£29,917
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,681, Baildon undercuts Skipton (£329,091) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baildon is a flat at £114,940, while in Skipton it is a flat at £190,911.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Skipton (£190,911 vs £114,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baildon prices grew faster — 37% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSkipton has a crime rate of 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 153% lower than Baildon at 119.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baildon is violent-crime, while in Skipton 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 Skipton, which has 8 schools, the figure is 87.5%.
Baildon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skipton School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baildon | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Baildon averages 456.1 Mbps – ahead of Skipton's 327.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.3% of premises in Baildon and 87.5% in Skipton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Baildon and 59.9% in Skipton.
Baildon is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (456 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Skipton, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Baildon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,161 in Baildon and £1,422 in Skipton. 59.2% of homes in Baildon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.7% in Skipton.
Baildon has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,916.6 in Skipton and £27,514 in Baildon. The median age is 39.2 in Baildon and 47.3 in Skipton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Baildon and 56.7% in Skipton. Owner-occupancy is 61.7% in Baildon versus 68.8% in Skipton. Baildon has a population of 17,056 and Skipton has 15,050.
| Indicator | Baildon | Skipton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,056 | 15,050 |
| Median Age | 39.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,514 | £29,916.6 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.8% |
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