Bawtry vs Rotherham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Rotherham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Rotherham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Rotherham
£209,305
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Rotherham
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Rotherham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Rotherham
459.6
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Rotherham
70
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Rotherham
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £209,305, Rotherham undercuts Bawtry (£291,552) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Rotherham it is a flat at £98,917.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 75% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £120,796).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberRotherham has a crime rate of 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Bawtry at 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Rotherham 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Bawtry, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Rotherham, which has 28 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rotherham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 28 |
| Primary | 1 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rotherham averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Bawtry's 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96.4% in Rotherham. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 90.6% in Rotherham.
Rotherham is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (460 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bawtry, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Rotherham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,063 in Rotherham. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Rotherham.
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 £29,075.5 in Rotherham. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 42.2 in Rotherham. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 53.8% in Rotherham. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 61% in Rotherham. Bawtry has a population of 3,408 and Rotherham has 70,761.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Rotherham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 70,761 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 28.2% |
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