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Annesley Woodhouse vs Bilsthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Bilsthorpe 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.

Families 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.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseBilsthorpe
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseBilsthorpe
Population6,1623,490
Median Age43.545.7
Median Household Income£27,631£28,928
Employment Rate56.9%56.2%
Owner Occupied65.7%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%27.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Bilsthorpe?
Annesley Woodhouse and Bilsthorpe are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Bilsthorpe?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Bilsthorpe safer?
Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate at 67.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Bilsthorpe?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Bilsthorpe?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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