Alfreton vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blidworth is about 14% cheaper on average. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Blidworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Blidworth is £211,915, which is 14% less than Alfreton at £240,964. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Alfreton (£179,197 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Blidworth (68.2 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Blidworth 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Alfreton and Blidworth. Alfreton has 6 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Alfreton | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blidworth offers faster average downloads at 415.6 Mbps, compared to 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alfreton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,137 in Blidworth. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.9 in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.1% in Blidworth. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 68.9% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.7% |
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