Baldock vs Buntingford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baldock offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Buntingford
£560,341
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Buntingford
51.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Buntingford
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Buntingford
336.1
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Buntingford
72.4
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Buntingford
£39,158
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Baldock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £432,242 versus £560,341 in Buntingford. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Buntingford it is a flat at £240,429.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £717,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Buntingford prices grew faster — 25% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 38.1 offences per 1,000 people, Baldock is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Buntingford's 51.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Buntingford 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 EnglandSchool quality favours Baldock: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Buntingford.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Buntingford School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Buntingford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baldock enjoy 400.8 Mbps on average, while Buntingford lags behind at 336.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 88.1% in Buntingford. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 62.7% in Buntingford.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (401 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baldock is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Buntingford's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,149 in Buntingford. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71% in Buntingford.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baldock has a population of 10,613 while Buntingford has 7,877. Median household income is £39,158 in Buntingford and £37,174 in Baldock. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.7 in Buntingford. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 62.8% in Buntingford.
| Indicator | Baldock | Buntingford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 7,877 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £39,158 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 40% |
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