Bawtry vs Waverley and Catcliffe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Waverley And Catcliffe is about 5% cheaper on average. Waverley And Catcliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bawtry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bawtry
£291,552
Waverley and Catcliffe
£278,628
Crime Rate
Bawtry
116.5
Waverley and Catcliffe
91.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bawtry
100.0%
Waverley and Catcliffe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bawtry
234.5
Waverley and Catcliffe
459.6
EPC Rating
Bawtry
70.9
Waverley and Catcliffe
70
Median Income
Bawtry
£29,870
Waverley and Catcliffe
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Waverley And Catcliffe is £278,628, which is 5% less than Bawtry at £291,552. The most affordable entry point in Bawtry is a flat at £131,667, while in Waverley And Catcliffe it is a flat at £125,553.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Waverley And Catcliffe (£247,085 vs £219,143).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bawtry prices grew faster — 27% vs -6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 91 offences per 1,000 people, Waverley And Catcliffe 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 Waverley And Catcliffe 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 100% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Bawtry has 1 schools in total, while Waverley And Catcliffe has 2.
Bawtry School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Waverley and Catcliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bawtry | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Waverley And Catcliffe offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 234.5 Mbps in Bawtry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Bawtry and 96.4% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Gigabit availability stands at 38.8% in Bawtry and 90.6% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
Waverley And Catcliffe is the faster of the two by 96% on average download speed (460 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 (band C) in Waverley And Catcliffe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Bawtry and £1,063 in Waverley And Catcliffe. 62% of homes in Bawtry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
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 Waverley And Catcliffe. The median age is 44.8 in Bawtry and 42.2 in Waverley And Catcliffe. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Bawtry and 53.8% in Waverley And Catcliffe. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Bawtry versus 61% in Waverley And Catcliffe.
| Indicator | Bawtry | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,408 | 4,229 |
| 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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