Bawtry vs Thurcroft
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Thurcroft offers lower property prices by roughly 72%. Thurcroft has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Thurcroft
£169,554
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Thurcroft
90.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Thurcroft
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Thurcroft
451.4
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Thurcroft
70.6
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Thurcroft
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Thurcroft more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £169,554 versus £291,552 in Bawtry. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Thurcroft it is a terraced at £134,753.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Bawtry (£211,500 vs £134,753).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 90.8 offences per 1,000 people, Thurcroft 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 Thurcroft 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 data is not fully available for both Bawtry and Thurcroft. Bawtry has 1 schools and Thurcroft has 2 schools.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thurcroft School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bawtry | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Thurcroft enjoy 451.4 Mbps on average, while Bawtry lags behind at 234.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 97.8% in Thurcroft. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 88.7% in Thurcroft.
Thurcroft is the faster of the two by 92% on average download speed (451 vs 235 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bawtry is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Thurcroft's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,080 in Thurcroft. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Thurcroft.
Bawtry has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bawtry has a population of 3,408 while Thurcroft has 6,101. Median household income is £29,870.3 in Bawtry and £29,075.5 in Thurcroft. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 43.3 in Thurcroft. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 54.8% in Thurcroft.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 6,101 |
| 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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