Balderton vs Bilsthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Balderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Bilsthorpe
263.2
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £221,671, Balderton undercuts Bilsthorpe (£257,598) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Bilsthorpe it is a flat at £78,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Balderton (£109,938 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBilsthorpe has a crime rate of 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Balderton at 84.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balderton 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Balderton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bilsthorpe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Balderton | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Balderton averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Bilsthorpe's 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 87.7% in Bilsthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 45.5% in Bilsthorpe.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (445 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Balderton averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,264 in Bilsthorpe. 62.2% of homes in Balderton 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 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.7 in Bilsthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 68.6% in Bilsthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 56.2% in Bilsthorpe.
| Indicator | Balderton | Bilsthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 3,490 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,928 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 27.2% |
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