Baildon is a town and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, perched on the edge of moorland above the River Aire valley. It lies a few miles north of Bradford city centre and close to Shipley and Saltaire, with easy access to Baildon Moor, the nearby Ilkley Moor and features such as Shipley Glen that make it popular for walking and outdoor recreation; the surrounding moorland also contains prehistoric burial mounds and old packhorse routes.
Historically the area expanded in the 19th century with the woollen and textile trades and still shows stone-built terraces and Victorian villas; today it largely functions as a commuter community for Bradford and Leeds while retaining a strong local identity, active community groups and sports clubs. The parish mixes suburban streets, local shops and green spaces, with a visible industrial heritage alongside recreational attractions on the moors and riverside.
Postcode districts covering Baildon
Most populated places nearby
- Leeds 9.6 miles
- Bradford 4.3 miles
- Burnley 19.9 miles
- Huddersfield 13.9 miles
- Wakefield 15.9 miles
- Rochdale 23.2 miles
- Harrogate 13.4 miles
- Halifax 9.4 miles
- Barnsley 23.5 miles
- Castleford 19.4 miles
- Morley 9.8 miles
- Dewsbury 12.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Baildon Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Shipley Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Windhill and Wrose Ward 1.6 miles
- Wrose Parish 1.8 miles
- Idle and Thackley Ward 2.1 miles
- Guiseley & Rawdon Ward 2.3 miles
- Bingley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Heaton Ward 2.5 miles
- Guiseley Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Bolton and Undercliffe Ward 2.8 miles
- Menston Built-up area 3 miles
- Eccleshill Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Baildon
BD17 7SE, BD17 6SB, BD17 5DX, BD17 6HQ, BD17 5QN, BD17 5QP, BD17 7DP, BD17 5QQ, BD17 5DB … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 4.6 miles
- Manchester Airport 40.1 miles
- Baildon Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Saltaire Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airport Bus Station 4.7 miles
Hotels near Baildon Ad
- The Abbey Lodge Hotel 1.3 miles
- Hollins Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 1.6 miles
- Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club 4 1.5 miles
- The White Swan 3.9 miles
- Travelodge Bradford Central 3 3.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Bradford City Centre 3 4.2 miles
- Midland Hotel Bradford 4 3.9 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Bradford 4 4 miles
- The Highfield Hotel 2.1 miles
- Oakwood Hall Hotel 2.6 miles
Schools in Baildon
- Baildon C of E Primary School Primary
- Hoyle Court Primary School Primary
- Sandal Primary School Primary
- Titus Salt School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Esholt Priory Historic site 2.3 miles
- Valley Parade Stadium 3.3 miles
- The University of Bradford University 4.1 miles
- National Media Museum Museum 4.2 miles
- Daffy Wood Forest 6.2 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 6.3 miles
- Clayton Wood Forest 6.6 miles
- Gotts Park Mansion Country house 7.6 miles
- Bronte Parsonage Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 9.5 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 9.9 miles
- The Shay Stadium Stadium 10 miles