Bawtry vs Moorends
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Moorends is about 98% cheaper on average. Bawtry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Moorends
£147,409
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Moorends
116.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Moorends
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Moorends
433.7
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Moorends
70.8
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Moorends
£30,846
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Moorends more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £147,409 versus £291,552 in Bawtry. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Moorends it is a terraced at £103,458.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 104% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £103,458).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Moorends prices grew faster — 71% 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 Moorends's 116.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Moorends 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 Moorends.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Moorends School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Moorends enjoy 433.7 Mbps on average, while Bawtry lags behind at 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 93% in Moorends. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 85.1% in Moorends.
Moorends is the faster of the two by 85% on average download speed (434 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bawtry is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Moorends's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,210 in Moorends. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Moorends.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bawtry has a population of 3,408 while Moorends has 5,194. Median household income is £30,845.7 in Moorends and £29,870.3 in Bawtry. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 45.8 in Moorends. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.6% in Moorends.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Moorends |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 5,194 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,845.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 25.7% |
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