Bawtry vs Epworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Epworth is about 0% cheaper on average. Epworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Epworth
£291,383
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Epworth
76.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Epworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Epworth
407.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Epworth
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Epworth
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Epworth is £291,383, which is 0% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £145,421).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Epworth (76.4 per 1,000) compared to Bawtry (116.5 per 1,000), a 52% difference. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 Epworth. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Epworth has 2.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Epworth offers faster average downloads at 407.8 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 79.5% in Epworth.
Epworth is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (408 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 Epworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,212 in Epworth. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 55.3% in Epworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 66.2% in Epworth.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Epworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 4,361 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,870.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 24% |
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