Bawtry vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£280,437
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
404.5
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
71
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
£30,308
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Crowle (north Lincolnshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,437 versus £291,552 in Bawtry. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £145,227).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is the safer of the two – 53% lower than Bawtry's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) 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 HumberSchool quality favours Bawtry: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) enjoy 404.5 Mbps on average, while Bawtry lags behind at 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (405 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is band C (score 71), ahead of Bawtry's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bawtry has a population of 3,408 while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has 3,969. Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).
| Indicator | Bawtry | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 26.6% |
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