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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Blidworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Blidworth is about 51% cheaper on average.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Blidworth

£211,915

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Blidworth

68.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Blidworth

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Blidworth

415.6

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Blidworth

70.2

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Blidworth

£28,245

The average house price in Blidworth is £211,915, which is 51% less than Beeston (broxtowe) at £320,616. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 71% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£278,845 vs £162,826).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 58%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Blidworth at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality data is not fully available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Blidworth. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Blidworth
Total Schools171
Primary141
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 79.7% in Blidworth.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (467 vs 416 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Blidworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,137 in Blidworth. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.

Blidworth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44.9 in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 57.1% in Blidworth. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 68.9% in Blidworth.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Blidworth
Population52,3594,295
Median Age40.844.9
Median Household Income£28,568.5£28,244.7
Employment Rate52.5%57.1%
Owner Occupied58.2%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%27.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Blidworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Blidworth are approximately 12.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Blidworth?
Blidworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,915.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Blidworth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Blidworth?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Blidworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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