Bawtry vs Carlton in Lindrick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carlton In Lindrick wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Carlton in Lindrick
£210,046
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Carlton in Lindrick
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Carlton in Lindrick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Carlton in Lindrick
409.6
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Carlton in Lindrick
70.8
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Carlton in Lindrick
£28,357
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £210,046, Carlton In Lindrick undercuts Bawtry (£291,552) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 83% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £115,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Carlton In Lindrick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 78.6 per 1,000 versus 116.5 per 1,000 in Bawtry. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Bawtry, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Carlton In Lindrick, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carlton In Lindrick averages 409.6 Mbps – ahead of Bawtry's 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (410 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bawtry, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Carlton In Lindrick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick. Bawtry has a population of 3,408 and Carlton In Lindrick has 5,460.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £28,356.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 24.3% |
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