Baldock vs Hertford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baldock offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Hertford
£525,406
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Hertford
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Hertford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Hertford
369.8
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Hertford
72.4
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Hertford
£36,596
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Baldock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £432,242 versus £525,406 in Hertford. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Hertford it is a flat at £303,355.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Hertford (£503,047 vs £363,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hertford prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 38.1 offences per 1,000 people, Baldock is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Hertford's 51.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Hertford 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 100% in Hertford.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hertford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Baldock enjoy 400.8 Mbps on average, while Hertford lags behind at 369.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 90.6% in Hertford. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 68.4% in Hertford.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (401 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baldock is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Hertford's band C (score 72.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,112 in Hertford. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Hertford.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baldock has a population of 10,613 while Hertford has 28,807. Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £36,596 in Hertford. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42.2 in Hertford. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 61.2% in Hertford.
| Indicator | Baldock | Hertford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 28,807 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £36,596 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 61.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 34.4% |
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