Baldock vs Biggleswade
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Biggleswade offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Biggleswade
£399,954
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Biggleswade
48.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Biggleswade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Biggleswade
414.6
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Biggleswade
73.9
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Biggleswade
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Biggleswade is £399,954, which is 8% less than Baldock at £432,242. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Biggleswade it is a flat at £205,398.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £533,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Baldock (38.1 per 1,000) compared to Biggleswade (48.7 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Biggleswade 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 East of EnglandBaldock has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Biggleswade. Baldock has 5 schools in total, while Biggleswade has 5.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Biggleswade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Biggleswade offers faster average downloads at 414.6 Mbps, compared to 400.8 Mbps in Baldock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 91.8% in Biggleswade. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 80.6% in Biggleswade.
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (415 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Biggleswade are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Baldock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,083 in Biggleswade. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Biggleswade.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £35,716 in Biggleswade. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42.5 in Biggleswade. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 63.8% in Biggleswade. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 71.2% in Biggleswade.
| Indicator | Baldock | Biggleswade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 21,592 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 33.2% |
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