Bawtry vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Creswell is about 80% cheaper on average. Creswell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Creswell is £161,809, which is 80% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 125% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £93,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Creswell prices grew faster — 48% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Creswell (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Bawtry (116.5 per 1,000), a 76% difference. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 HumberBawtry has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Creswell. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Creswell has 2.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Creswell offers faster average downloads at 418.8 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 80% in Creswell.
Creswell is the faster of the two by 79% on average download speed (419 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bawtry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Creswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,099 in Creswell. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 44.4 in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 56.2% in Creswell. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 65.9% in Creswell.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 23.4% |
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