Balderton vs Edwinstowe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Balderton offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Edwinstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Edwinstowe
£250,771
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Edwinstowe
68.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Edwinstowe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Edwinstowe
415.6
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Edwinstowe
70.2
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Edwinstowe
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Balderton is £221,671, which is 12% less than Edwinstowe at £250,771. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Edwinstowe it is a flat at £85,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Balderton (£109,938 vs £85,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balderton prices grew faster — 30% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 68 offences per 1,000 people, Edwinstowe is the safer of the two – 24% lower than Balderton's 84.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Edwinstowe 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 MidlandsBalderton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Edwinstowe. Balderton has 3 schools in total, while Edwinstowe has 2.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwinstowe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Edwinstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Balderton offers faster average downloads at 445.2 Mbps, compared to 415.6 Mbps in Edwinstowe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 93.9% in Edwinstowe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 79.7% in Edwinstowe.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (445 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Balderton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Edwinstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,137 in Edwinstowe. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Edwinstowe.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,244.7 in Edwinstowe. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 44.9 in Edwinstowe. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.1% in Edwinstowe. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 68.9% in Edwinstowe.
| Indicator | Balderton | Edwinstowe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 5,327 |
| 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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