Baldock vs Silsoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Baldock is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Silsoe
£525,137
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Silsoe
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Silsoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Silsoe
361
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Silsoe
72.7
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Silsoe
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Silsoe commands an average of £525,137, compared with £432,242 in Baldock – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Silsoe it is a flat at £222,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £636,656).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Silsoe prices grew faster — 25% 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 Silsoe at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Silsoe 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 100% in Silsoe. There are 5 schools in Baldock and 1 in Silsoe.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Silsoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 400.8 Mbps in Baldock and 361.0 Mbps in Silsoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 93.5% in Silsoe. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 65.3% in Silsoe.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (401 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baldock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Silsoe averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,097 in Silsoe. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Silsoe.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £34,566 in Silsoe. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42 in Silsoe. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 67% in Silsoe. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 62.5% in Silsoe.
| Indicator | Baldock | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 3,419 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 34% |
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