Balderton vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Balderton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Carlton (gedling) commands an average of £244,197, compared with £221,671 in Balderton – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Carlton (gedling) (£335,568 vs £288,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balderton and Carlton (gedling) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Balderton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carlton (gedling). There are 3 schools in Balderton and 20 in Carlton (gedling).
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 20 |
| Primary | 2 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.0 Mbps in Carlton (gedling) and 445.2 Mbps in Balderton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (474 vs 445 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carlton (gedling), scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Balderton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling). Balderton has a population of 9,769 and Carlton (gedling) has 49,783.
| Indicator | Balderton | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 31.9% |
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