Balderton vs Rainworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Rainworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Rainworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Rainworth
£201,115
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Rainworth
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Rainworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Rainworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Rainworth
70.2
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Rainworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £201,115, Rainworth undercuts Balderton (£221,671) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Rainworth it is a terraced at £129,606.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Balderton (£206,065 vs £181,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rainworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsRainworth has a crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Balderton at 84.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Rainworth 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Balderton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Rainworth, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rainworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Balderton averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Rainworth's 415.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 93.9% in Rainworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 79.7% in Rainworth.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (445 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Balderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Rainworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,137 in Rainworth. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Rainworth.
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 Rainworth. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 44.9 in Rainworth. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 68.9% in Rainworth. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 57.1% in Rainworth.
| Indicator | Balderton | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 7,990 |
| 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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