Baldock vs Sandy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Sandy is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Sandy
£430,467
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Sandy
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Sandy
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Sandy
401.5
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Sandy
73.9
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Sandy
£35,292
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Baldock commands an average of £432,242, compared with £430,467 in Sandy – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Sandy it is a flat at £138,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Baldock (£224,558 vs £138,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandy prices grew faster — 40% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBaldock has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Sandy at 48.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Sandy 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 EnglandFamilies may prefer Baldock, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Sandy. There are 5 schools in Baldock and 5 in Sandy.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandy School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.5 Mbps in Sandy and 400.8 Mbps in Baldock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 93.2% in Sandy. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 76.8% in Sandy.
Sandy is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (402 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sandy, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.5 (band C) in Baldock. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,118 in Sandy. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.3% in Sandy.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 72.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £35,292 in Sandy. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.6 in Sandy. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 62.8% in Sandy. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 69.7% in Sandy. Baldock has a population of 10,613 and Sandy has 11,375.
| Indicator | Baldock | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 11,375 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £35,292 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 38.1% |
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