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Baldock West

About

Baldock West ward covers the western portion of the historic market town of Baldock. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the A505 road to the south and includes local amenities such as shops and schools serving the community. The ward's layout reflects the town's expansion over the last century.

The ward contains a significant portion of the town centre, including the High Street with its medieval street plan. Nortonbury, a scheduled ancient monument and the site of a Roman settlement, lies within its boundaries. Open spaces include the Oughton Head Lane recreation ground. The area functions as a residential and commercial hub for the wider town, with direct rail links to London from Baldock station located just outside the ward's eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Baldock West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Baldock West is £64,246 per year. There are 6 schools in Baldock West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Baldock West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 in Baldock West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £840,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baldock West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£591,000	£377,500	£527,500	£651,500	£794,300
Flats	23	£237,000	£94,100	£163,000	£272,000	£448,500
Semi-Detached	23	£460,000	£330,000	£375,000	£550,000	£733,000
Terraced	35	£337,500	£180,000	£255,750	£410,000	£621,600

10 years median price trend in Baldock West

All postcodes in Baldock West

SG76LZ

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail