Bawtry vs Brinsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brinsworth wins on house prices with a 61% gap. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Brinsworth
£181,502
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Brinsworth
121.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Brinsworth
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Brinsworth
459.6
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Brinsworth
70
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Brinsworth
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Bawtry commands an average of £291,552, compared with £181,502 in Brinsworth – a difference of 61%. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Brinsworth it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 58% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £134,216).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brinsworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Bawtry experience less crime overall, with a rate of 116.5 per 1,000 versus 121.4 per 1,000 in Brinsworth. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Brinsworth 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 Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Bawtry, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Brinsworth. There are 1 schools in Bawtry and 5 in Brinsworth.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Brinsworth and 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96.4% in Brinsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 90.6% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (460 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bawtry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Brinsworth averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,063 in Brinsworth. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Brinsworth.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 42.2 in Brinsworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 61% in Brinsworth. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 53.8% in Brinsworth.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 9,538 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 28.2% |
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