Alfreton vs Bilsthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alfreton wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Bilsthorpe
263.2
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £240,964 in Alfreton – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Bilsthorpe it is a flat at £78,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Alfreton (£120,250 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Alfreton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 67.6 per 1,000 in Bilsthorpe. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Bilsthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bilsthorpe. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 1 in Bilsthorpe.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 87.7% in Bilsthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 45.5% in Bilsthorpe.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (408 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bilsthorpe, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Alfreton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,264 in Bilsthorpe. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Bilsthorpe.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.7 in Bilsthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.2% in Bilsthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 68.6% in Bilsthorpe. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Bilsthorpe has 3,490.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,928 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.2% |
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