Baldock vs Knebworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baldock offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Knebworth
£565,311
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Knebworth
50.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Knebworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Knebworth
328
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Knebworth
72.2
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Knebworth
£38,188
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Baldock is £432,242, which is 24% less than Knebworth at £565,311. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Knebworth it is a flat at £251,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Knebworth (£418,823 vs £363,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 38.1 offences per 1,000 people, Baldock is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Knebworth's 50.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Knebworth 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 Knebworth. Baldock has 5 schools in total, while Knebworth has 1.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knebworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baldock offers faster average downloads at 400.8 Mbps, compared to 328.0 Mbps in Knebworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 95.7% in Knebworth. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 59.5% in Knebworth.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (401 vs 328 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baldock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 72.2 (band C) in Knebworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,136 in Knebworth. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.9% in Knebworth.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,188.3 in Knebworth and £37,174 in Baldock. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42.8 in Knebworth. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 61.7% in Knebworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 63.6% in Knebworth.
| Indicator | Baldock | Knebworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 4,191 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £38,188.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 39.1% |
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