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Bawtry vs Carlton in Lindrick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricBawtryCarlton in Lindrick
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBawtryCarlton in Lindrick
Population3,4085,460
Median Age44.844.5
Median Household Income£29,870.3£28,356.5
Employment Rate55.3%55.5%
Owner Occupied66.2%65.9%
Degree-Level Qualified24%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bawtry and Carlton In Lindrick?
Bawtry and Carlton In Lindrick are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bawtry or Carlton In Lindrick?
Carlton In Lindrick is cheaper, with an average house price of £210,046.
Is Bawtry or Carlton In Lindrick safer?
Carlton In Lindrick has the lower crime rate at 78.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bawtry or Carlton In Lindrick?
Bawtry has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bawtry or Carlton In Lindrick?
Carlton In Lindrick has faster average broadband at 409.6 Mbps.

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