Bilsthorpe vs Bingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bilsthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Bingham
£327,231
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Bingham
20.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Bingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Bingham
292.3
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Bingham
70.7
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Bingham
£28,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bilsthorpe is £257,598, which is 21% less than Bingham at £327,231. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Bingham it is a flat at £148,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Bingham (£148,697 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 20.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bingham is the safer of the two – 223% lower than Bilsthorpe's 67.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Bingham 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 East MidlandsBilsthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bingham. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools in total, while Bingham has 5.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Bingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingham offers faster average downloads at 292.3 Mbps, compared to 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 91.8% in Bingham. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 50.1% in Bingham.
Bingham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (292 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bilsthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,223 in Bingham. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61% in Bingham.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.2 in Bingham. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56% in Bingham. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 65.8% in Bingham.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Bingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 10,109 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,723.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 32.8% |
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