Bawtry vs Finningley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bawtry offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Finningley
£389,917
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Finningley
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Finningley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Finningley
407.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Finningley
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Finningley
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bawtry more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £291,552 versus £389,917 in Finningley. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Finningley it is a semi-detached at £282,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Finningley (£282,400 vs £219,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Finningley prices grew faster — 37% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 116.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bawtry is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Finningley's 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Finningley 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 Finningley.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Finningley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Finningley enjoy 407.8 Mbps on average, while Bawtry lags behind at 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 89.7% in Finningley. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 79.5% in Finningley.
Finningley is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (408 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bawtry is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Finningley's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,212 in Finningley. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Finningley.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bawtry has a population of 3,408 while Finningley has 5,919. Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,870.3 in Finningley. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 44.8 in Finningley. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 55.3% in Finningley.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Finningley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 5,919 |
| 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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