Baldock vs Caddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Baldock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Caddington
£479,366
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Caddington
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Caddington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Caddington
455.5
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Caddington
71.5
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Caddington
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £432,242, Baldock undercuts Caddington (£479,366) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Caddington it is a terraced at £386,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £606,842).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caddington prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBaldock has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Caddington at 48.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Caddington 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 data is not fully available for both Baldock and Caddington. Baldock has 5 schools and Caddington has 1 schools.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caddington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baldock | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caddington averages 455.5 Mbps – ahead of Baldock's 400.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 97% in Caddington. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 88.5% in Caddington.
Caddington is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (456 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Baldock, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Caddington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,097 in Caddington. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caddington.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 68% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £32,453.3 in Caddington. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 40.6 in Caddington. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 61.1% in Caddington. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 63% in Caddington. Baldock has a population of 10,613 and Caddington has 3,288.
| Indicator | Baldock | Caddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 3,288 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £32,453.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 61.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 33.6% |
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