Bilsthorpe vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Carlton (gedling) is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Carlton (gedling) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,197 versus £257,598 in Bilsthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Carlton (gedling) (£109,873 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bilsthorpe and Carlton (gedling) 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 83.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 20 |
| Primary | 1 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carlton (gedling) enjoy 474.0 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 80% on average download speed (474 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carlton (gedling) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Bilsthorpe's band C (score 71.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Carlton (gedling) has 49,783. Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 31.9% |
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