Bawtry vs Maltby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Maltby offers lower property prices by roughly 74%. Maltby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Maltby
£167,550
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Maltby
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Maltby
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Maltby
451.4
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Maltby
70.6
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Maltby
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Maltby is £167,550, which is 74% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Maltby it is a flat at £98,421.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 107% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £102,328).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maltby prices grew faster — 42% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Maltby (90.9 per 1,000) compared to Bawtry (116.5 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Maltby 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 83.3% in Maltby. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Maltby has 6.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maltby School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Maltby offers faster average downloads at 451.4 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 97.8% in Maltby. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 88.7% in Maltby.
Maltby is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (451 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 70.6 (band C) in Maltby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,080 in Maltby. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Maltby.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,075.5 in Maltby. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.3 in Maltby. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.8% in Maltby. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 63.2% in Maltby.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Maltby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 16,305 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 22.9% |
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