Bilsthorpe vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Creswell wins on house prices with a 59% gap. Creswell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £161,809 in Creswell – a difference of 59%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 56% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £93,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Creswell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 67.6 per 1,000 in Bilsthorpe. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bilsthorpe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Creswell. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe and 2 in Creswell.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.8 Mbps in Creswell and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 80% in Creswell.
Creswell is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (419 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bilsthorpe, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Creswell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,099 in Creswell. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.4 in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.2% in Creswell. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 65.9% in Creswell. Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 and Creswell has 5,792.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 23.4% |
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