Armthorpe vs Bawtry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Armthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Armthorpe
£219,555
Bawtry
£291,552
Crime Rate
Armthorpe
116.6
Bawtry
116.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Armthorpe
75.0%
Bawtry
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Armthorpe
413.8
Bawtry
234.5
EPC Rating
Armthorpe
70.9
Bawtry
70.9
Median Income
Armthorpe
£30,186
Bawtry
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bawtry commands an average of £291,552, compared with £219,555 in Armthorpe – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Bawtry it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Bawtry (£383,663 vs £260,758).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBawtry has a crime rate of 116.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Bawtry 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 Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Bawtry, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 5 schools in Armthorpe and 1 in Bawtry.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Bawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe and 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 85.9% in Bawtry. Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 38.8% in Bawtry.
Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 76% on average download speed (414 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Armthorpe, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Bawtry. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,212 in Bawtry. 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Bawtry.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 44.8 in Bawtry. Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 55.3% in Bawtry. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 66.2% in Bawtry. Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Bawtry has 3,408.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Bawtry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 3,408 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 24% |
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