Baldock vs Welwyn Garden City
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baldock is about 14% 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
Welwyn Garden City
£503,769
Crime Rate
Baldock
38.1
Welwyn Garden City
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baldock
100.0%
Welwyn Garden City
86.7%
Avg Download Speed
Baldock
400.8
Welwyn Garden City
458.5
EPC Rating
Baldock
73.5
Welwyn Garden City
71.9
Median Income
Baldock
£37,174
Welwyn Garden City
£36,249
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Baldock is £432,242, which is 14% less than Welwyn Garden City at £503,769. The most affordable entry point in Baldock is a flat at £224,558, while in Welwyn Garden City it is a flat at £234,537.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Welwyn Garden City (£543,910 vs £463,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baldock prices grew faster — 23% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Baldock (38.1 per 1,000) compared to Welwyn Garden City (79.2 per 1,000), a 108% difference. The most common crime category in Baldock is violent-crime, while in Welwyn Garden City 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 86.7% in Welwyn Garden City. Baldock has 5 schools in total, while Welwyn Garden City has 20.
Baldock School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Welwyn Garden City School Inspection Breakdown
86.7% of 20 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Baldock | Welwyn Garden City |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 20 |
| Primary | 4 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 86.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Welwyn Garden City offers faster average downloads at 458.5 Mbps, compared to 400.8 Mbps in Baldock. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.4% of premises in Baldock and 97.5% in Welwyn Garden City. Gigabit availability stands at 77.9% in Baldock and 90% in Welwyn Garden City.
Welwyn Garden City is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (459 vs 401 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baldock are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.5 (band C) versus 71.9 (band C) in Welwyn Garden City. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,110 in Baldock and £1,110 in Welwyn Garden City. 72.5% of homes in Baldock have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.6% in Welwyn Garden City.
Welwyn Garden City has more energy-efficient housing — 73.6% reach band C or above, vs 72.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,174 in Baldock and £36,249 in Welwyn Garden City. The median age is 43.5 in Baldock and 40.9 in Welwyn Garden City. Employment rates stand at 63.1% in Baldock and 59.6% in Welwyn Garden City. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Baldock versus 56.6% in Welwyn Garden City.
| Indicator | Baldock | Welwyn Garden City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,613 | 51,504 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,174 | £36,249 |
| Employment Rate | 63.1% | 59.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 37.3% |
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