Balderton vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Balderton is about 36% cheaper on average. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Balderton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £221,671 versus £345,414 in Cotgrave. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Cotgrave (£405,156 vs £288,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balderton and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Balderton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cotgrave.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Balderton enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Cotgrave lags behind at 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (445 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Balderton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Cotgrave's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Balderton has a population of 9,769 while Cotgrave has 7,794. Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £29,076.5 in Cotgrave. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 41 in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 53.5% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Balderton | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 37% |
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