Bilsthorpe vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Blidworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Blidworth (£341,374 vs £289,940).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Bilsthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 67.6 per 1,000 versus 68.2 per 1,000 in Blidworth. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Blidworth 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bilsthorpe and Blidworth. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (416 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,137 in Blidworth. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.9 in Blidworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 68.9% in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57.1% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 27.7% |
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