Baldock vs Melbourn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baldock is about 5% 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
Melbourn
£454,427
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Melbourn
46.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Melbourn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Melbourn
384.7
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Melbourn
73.6
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Melbourn
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Baldock is £432,242, which is 5% less than Melbourn at £454,427. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Melbourn it is a flat at £252,200.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £621,799).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Baldock (38.1 per 1,000) compared to Melbourn (46.1 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Melbourn 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 Melbourn. Baldock has 5 schools in total, while Melbourn has 2.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Melbourn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Baldock offers faster average downloads at 400.8 Mbps, compared to 384.7 Mbps in Melbourn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 94.5% in Melbourn. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 72.7% in Melbourn.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (401 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Melbourn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.6 (band C) versus 73.5 (band C) in Baldock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,142 in Melbourn. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Melbourn.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 72.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £36,933 in Melbourn. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.8 in Melbourn. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 62.8% in Melbourn. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 68.9% in Melbourn.
| Indicator | Baldock | Melbourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 4,907 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 39.8% |
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