Balderton vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
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 £221,671 in Balderton. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Balderton (£206,065 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 68.2 offences per 1,000 people, Blidworth is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Balderton's 84.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balderton 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 Balderton and Blidworth. Balderton has 3 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Balderton | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Balderton enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Blidworth lags behind at 415.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (445 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Balderton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Blidworth's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,137 in Blidworth. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Balderton has a population of 9,769 while Blidworth has 4,295. Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 44.9 in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.1% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Balderton | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 27.7% |
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