Bilsthorpe vs Burton Joyce
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bilsthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Burton Joyce
£389,373
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Burton Joyce
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Burton Joyce
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Burton Joyce
259.5
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Burton Joyce
71.1
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Burton Joyce
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £257,598, Bilsthorpe undercuts Burton Joyce (£389,373) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Burton Joyce it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Burton Joyce (£318,917 vs £174,022).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bilsthorpe and Burton Joyce 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 Bilsthorpe and Burton Joyce. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools and Burton Joyce has 1 schools.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burton Joyce School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bilsthorpe averages 263.2 Mbps – ahead of Burton Joyce's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 90.8% in Burton Joyce. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 44% in Burton Joyce.
Bilsthorpe is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (263 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Burton Joyce averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,196 in Burton Joyce. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Burton Joyce.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,590 in Burton Joyce. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.5 in Burton Joyce. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 71.4% in Burton Joyce. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57.1% in Burton Joyce.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 3,772 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 30.4% |
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