Baldock vs Ware
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Baldock wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Baldock has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Baldock edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Baldock
£432,242
Ware
£497,581
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Ware
51.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Ware
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Ware
374.1
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Ware
73.5
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Ware
£39,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £432,242, Baldock undercuts Ware (£497,581) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Ware it is a flat at £243,295.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Ware (£444,909 vs £363,751).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Baldock experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 versus 51.8 per 1,000 in Ware. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Ware 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 EnglandOf the 5 schools in Baldock, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ware, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ware School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Baldock averages 400.8 Mbps – ahead of Ware's 374.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 91.7% in Ware. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 69.5% in Ware.
Baldock is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (401 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baldock leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.5 (C), while Ware averages 73.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,162 in Ware. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Ware.
Baldock has more energy-efficient housing — 72.5% reach band C or above, vs 71.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,455 in Ware and £37,174 in Baldock. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 43.3 in Ware. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 69.3% in Ware. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 63.2% in Ware.
| Indicator | Baldock | Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 19,631 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £39,455 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 63.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 69.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 38.6% |
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