Town Pop. 16,695

Living in Baildon: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Baildon is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Baildon most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BD17 postcode district. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD17 postcode district.

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Baildon scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 778 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 353 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 157 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Public order 150 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Burglary 125 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 414 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Firth Wood Avenue 81 crimes
  2. 2 Park Way 72 crimes
  3. 3 Stubbings Road 51 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 34 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good2Ungraded
  • Bradford Alternative Provision AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Christ Church Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • High Crags Primary Leadership AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hirst Wood Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hoyle Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Saltaire Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sandal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shipley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary2.3 mi
Airedale General Hospital7.5 mi
Leeds General Infirmary8.3 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
1 GP surgery in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,966 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 500 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
81
Baildon 0.6 mi
Shipley 1 mi
Saltaire 1.1 mi
J3 M606 5.8 mi
J2 M606 6.3 mi
J2 M606 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £283,750 154
Detached £430,000 39
Semi-detached £279,975 70
Terraced £210,000 33
Flat / Maisonette £107,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£87k £229k £375k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shipley (Bradford) 67 1.2 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Menston 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Calverley 71 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 3.8 mi away ⇄
East Morton 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bradford 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wilsden 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harden 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baildon a nice place to live?

Baildon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Baildon is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Baildon?

Baildon has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 1,977 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baildon?

Among the top-rated schools in Baildon are Bradford Alternative Provision Academy, Christ Church Church of England Academy and High Crags Primary Leadership Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Baildon in total.

What are house prices like in Baildon?

The current median house price in Baildon is £283,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £279,975, terraced £210,000, flat £107,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 154 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Baildon in context

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Postcode districts in Baildon

BD17 59 ⇄
BD18 66 ⇄

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