Bawtry vs Swallownest and Aston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bawtry offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Swallownest And Aston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Swallownest and Aston
£341,884
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Swallownest and Aston
90.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Swallownest and Aston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Swallownest and Aston
396.5
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Swallownest and Aston
70.2
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Swallownest and Aston
£27,965
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bawtry is £291,552, which is 15% less than Swallownest And Aston at £341,884. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Swallownest And Aston it is a flat at £109,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Bawtry (£131,667 vs £109,929).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Swallownest And Aston prices grew faster — 50% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 90.9 offences per 1,000 people, Swallownest And Aston is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Bawtry's 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bawtry is violent-crime, while in Swallownest And Aston 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 80% in Swallownest And Aston. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Swallownest And Aston has 7.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swallownest and Aston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Swallownest And Aston offers faster average downloads at 396.5 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 97.3% in Swallownest And Aston. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 73.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
Swallownest And Aston is the faster of the two by 69% on average download speed (397 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 70.2 (band C) in Swallownest And Aston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,066 in Swallownest And Aston. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Swallownest And Aston.
Swallownest And Aston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.5% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £27,965 in Swallownest And Aston. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.3 in Swallownest And Aston. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.6% in Swallownest And Aston. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 63.6% in Swallownest And Aston.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 14,912 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £27,965 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 63.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 23.1% |
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