Bilsthorpe vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bilsthorpe is about 2% cheaper on average. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bilsthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £257,598 versus £263,651 in Brinsley And Underwood. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Brinsley And Underwood (£184,199 vs £146,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bilsthorpe (67.6 per 1,000) compared to Brinsley And Underwood (80 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Brinsley And Underwood 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 favours Bilsthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brinsley And Underwood enjoy 465.9 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (466 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Brinsley And Underwood's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Brinsley And Underwood has 4,514. Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 26.6% |
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