Baldock vs Letchworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baldock is about 8% cheaper on average. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Letchworth
£467,656
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Letchworth
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Letchworth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Letchworth
420.1
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Letchworth
72.6
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Letchworth
£37,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Baldock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £432,242 versus £467,656 in Letchworth. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Letchworth it is a flat at £201,431.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £694,060).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Letchworth prices grew faster — 28% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Baldock (38.1 per 1,000) compared to Letchworth (50.2 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Letchworth 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 90.9% in Letchworth.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Letchworth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 13 |
| Primary | 4 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Letchworth enjoy 420.1 Mbps on average, while Baldock lags behind at 400.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 96% in Letchworth. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 79.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (420 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baldock is band C (score 73.5), ahead of Letchworth's band C (score 72.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,110 in Letchworth. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.9% in Letchworth.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 70.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baldock has a population of 10,613 while Letchworth has 33,993. Median household income is £37,288.5 in Letchworth and £37,174 in Baldock. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.3 in Letchworth. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 63% in Letchworth.
| Indicator | Baldock | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 33,993 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £37,288.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 37.4% |
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