Bawtry vs Hatfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bawtry offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Hatfield Woodhouse
£297,462
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Hatfield Woodhouse
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Hatfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Hatfield Woodhouse
425.8
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Hatfield Woodhouse
70.9
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Hatfield Woodhouse
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bawtry more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £291,552 versus £297,462 in Hatfield Woodhouse. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Hatfield Woodhouse it is a semi-detached at £187,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Bawtry (£219,143 vs £187,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hatfield Woodhouse prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Bawtry (116.5 per 1,000) compared to Hatfield Woodhouse (116.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Hatfield Woodhouse 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 Hatfield Woodhouse.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hatfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hatfield Woodhouse enjoy 425.8 Mbps on average, while Bawtry lags behind at 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96% in Hatfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 82.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Hatfield Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (426 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bawtry is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Hatfield Woodhouse's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,093 in Hatfield Woodhouse. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bawtry has a population of 3,408 while Hatfield Woodhouse has 3,182. Median household income is £30,186 in Hatfield Woodhouse and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.4 in Hatfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.9% in Hatfield Woodhouse.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Hatfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 3,182 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 22.7% |
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