Balderton vs Bottesford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Balderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Bottesford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Bottesford
£319,437
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Bottesford
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Bottesford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Bottesford
292.3
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Bottesford
70.7
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Bottesford
£28,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bottesford commands an average of £319,437, compared with £221,671 in Balderton – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Bottesford it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Bottesford (£221,655 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bottesford prices grew faster — 40% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBottesford has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41% lower than Balderton at 84.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Bottesford 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Balderton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bottesford. There are 3 schools in Balderton and 2 in Bottesford.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Balderton and 292.3 Mbps in Bottesford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 91.8% in Bottesford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 50.1% in Bottesford.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (445 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Balderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bottesford averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,223 in Bottesford. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61% in Bottesford.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 44.2 in Bottesford. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 65.8% in Bottesford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 56% in Bottesford.
| Indicator | Balderton | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,723.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 32.8% |
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