Baldock vs Luton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Luton offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Luton
£328,504
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Luton
82.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Luton
94.3%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Luton
455.5
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Luton
71.5
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Luton
£32,453
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Luton is £328,504, which is 32% less than Baldock at £432,242. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Luton it is a flat at £181,124.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 64% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £475,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Luton prices grew faster — 30% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Baldock (38.1 per 1,000) compared to Luton (82.8 per 1,000), a 117% difference. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Luton 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 94.3% in Luton. Baldock has 5 schools in total, while Luton has 62.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Luton School Inspection Breakdown
94.3% of 62 schools (49 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 62 |
| Primary | 4 | 49 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Luton offers faster average downloads at 455.5 Mbps, compared to 400.8 Mbps in Baldock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 97% in Luton. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 88.5% in Luton.
Luton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (456 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baldock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.5 (band C) in Luton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,097 in Luton. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Luton.
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 Luton. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 40.6 in Luton. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 61.1% in Luton. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 63% in Luton.
| Indicator | Baldock | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 233,524 |
| 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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