Annesley Woodhouse vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
Blidworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Blidworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,915 versus £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Blidworth (£152,321 vs £118,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 68.2 offences per 1,000 people, Blidworth is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Annesley Woodhouse's 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse 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 Annesley Woodhouse and Blidworth. Annesley Woodhouse has 2 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Blidworth lags behind at 415.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (426 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blidworth is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,137 in Blidworth. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Blidworth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 while Blidworth has 4,295. Median household income is £28,244.7 in Blidworth and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 44.9 in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 57.1% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 27.7% |
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