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Baldock West

About

Baldock West is a residential ward in the town of Baldock, located in North Hertfordshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the A507 to the north and the A505 to the south, providing easy access to nearby towns like Letchworth and Stevenage. Local amenities include a primary school, a community centre, and several small parks.

The ward has a mix of older and newer developments, with some properties dating back to the mid-20th century and others built more recently. Public transport links include bus services connecting Baldock West to the town centre and surrounding areas. The ward is mostly quiet, with a focus on family living, and it sits within walking distance of Baldock’s historic high street, which offers shops, pubs, and restaurants. Green spaces like Norton Common are nearby, providing outdoor recreation options.

Area overview

On average Baldock West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Baldock West is £50,332 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Baldock West

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £349,422 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	26	£239,500	£94,250	£175,750	£311,319	£433,250
Semi-Detached	21	£460,000	£330,000	£375,000	£560,000	£740,000
Terraced	37	£337,500	£180,000	£258,000	£405,000	£620,400

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: 01/12/2025.

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