Baldock vs Stotfold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Stotfold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Stotfold
£399,845
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Stotfold
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Stotfold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Stotfold
386.2
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Stotfold
73.1
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Stotfold
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Baldock commands an average of £432,242, compared with £399,845 in Stotfold – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Stotfold it is a flat at £226,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Baldock (£781,404 vs £520,806).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBaldock has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Stotfold at 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Stotfold 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 Stotfold. There are 5 schools in Baldock and 4 in Stotfold.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stotfold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 400.8 Mbps in Baldock and 386.2 Mbps in Stotfold. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 95.4% in Stotfold. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 73.3% in Stotfold.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (401 vs 386 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Baldock, scoring 73.5 on average (band C) compared to 73.1 (band C) in Stotfold. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,044 in Stotfold. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Stotfold.
Stotfold has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 72.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £35,426.3 in Stotfold. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 42.5 in Stotfold. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 63.3% in Stotfold. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 64.3% in Stotfold. Baldock has a population of 10,613 and Stotfold has 12,313.
| Indicator | Baldock | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 12,313 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 34.8% |
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