Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Blidworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 1 |
| Primary | 14 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 27.7% |
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