Bawtry vs Clowne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Clowne wins on house prices with a 56% gap. Clowne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Clowne
£187,149
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Clowne
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Clowne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Clowne
411
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Clowne
70
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Clowne
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £187,149, Clowne undercuts Bawtry (£291,552) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 73% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £122,115).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Clowne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 per 1,000 versus 116.5 per 1,000 in Bawtry. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Clowne 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 Clowne, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clowne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clowne averages 411.0 Mbps – ahead of Bawtry's 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 79.2% in Clowne.
Clowne is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (411 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bawtry, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Clowne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,079 in Clowne. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £28,786.7 in Clowne. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 45.7 in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 55.8% in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 66.4% in Clowne. Bawtry has a population of 3,408 and Clowne has 7,759.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 7,759 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 25.4% |
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