Annesley Woodhouse vs Bilsthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Annesley Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Crime Rate
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
Bilsthorpe
263.2
EPC Rating
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Median Income
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Bilsthorpe it is a flat at £78,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £289,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBilsthorpe has a crime rate of 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Annesley Woodhouse at 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse 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 Annesley Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bilsthorpe. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 1 in Bilsthorpe.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Annesley Woodhouse | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 87.7% in Bilsthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.5% in Bilsthorpe.
Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (426 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,264 in Bilsthorpe. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse 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 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.7 in Bilsthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 68.6% in Bilsthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.2% in Bilsthorpe.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £28,928 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 27.2% |
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