A complete guide to property investment in Baildon.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Baildon offers a steady environment for property investors, with a strong owner-occupied presence in the 84th percentile and a high proportion of couples in the 83rd percentile. The area is marked by a mature demographic, as the population aged 60 and above sits in the 85th percentile. Median asking prices for a 3-bedroom house are £272,500, while a 2-bedroom flat comes in at £149,975. The median price per square foot is £264 per sq ft, suggesting a moderate entry point compared to some neighbouring areas.
Rental yields average 3.4%, but the top-performing postcode district boasts an impressive 9.8%. The price-to-income ratio stands at 4.8, and the rent-to-income ratio is 18.3%, indicating a relatively affordable market for both buyers and tenants. Properties spend about 61 days on the market, and the median achieved price is £3,000 (the typical achieved discount) below asking, hinting at some room for negotiation.
Median price per sq ft
£264 / sq ft
Average rental yield
3.4%
Capital growth (1y)
-1.3%
Sales in past year
194
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Baildon, Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£285,000
25% of properties below...
£210,000
75% of properties below...
£450,000
Most expensive property
£2,375,000
Live listings
145
Median days on market
61
Over the next year, investors in Baildon should expect a market that is steady rather than fast-moving. The annualised three-year growth sits at 2.8%, and the three-year capital growth is 8.7%, reflecting a gradual upward trend over time. While short-term capital appreciation has changed by -1.3%, the area’s stability and affordability remain appealing for those with a long-term view.
Rental demand may not be as robust as in younger, more transient areas, but the standout yield in the top postcode district of 9.8% will continue to attract yield-focused investors. With strong owner-occupier demand and a mature population, the market is likely to favour steady returns over quick gains. Investors should keep an eye on demographic shifts, but can expect Baildon to provide a reliable option in Yorkshire for cautious, value-driven buyers.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Baildon, Yorkshire and The Humber
£375,000 - Guide Price
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Baildon Road, Baildon, West Yorkshi...
£375,000 - Guide Price
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Kirkbourne Grove, Baildon, West Yor...
£800,000 - Offers in Region of
4 bedroom detached house for sale
Lucy Hall Drive, Baildon, Shipley
£925,000
5 bedroom detached house for sale
Broadacre Way, Baildon, Shipley
£389,950
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Park Mount Avenue, Baildon, Shipley...
£105,000
2 bedroom flat for sale
Hoyle Court Avenue, Baildon, Shiple...
Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.
• Median discount: £3,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,125 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £10,700 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.