Bilsthorpe vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bilsthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bilsthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £257,598 versus £299,785 in Calverton. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Calverton (£112,750 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bilsthorpe and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Calverton.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bilsthorpe enjoy 263.2 Mbps on average, while Calverton lags behind at 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 44% in Calverton.
Bilsthorpe is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (263 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Calverton's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,196 in Calverton. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Calverton has 7,318. Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.5 in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 7,318 |
| 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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