Bilsthorpe vs Huthwaite
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Huthwaite is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Huthwaite
£175,722
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Huthwaite
79.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Huthwaite
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Huthwaite
426.2
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Huthwaite
69.9
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Huthwaite
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £175,722, Huthwaite undercuts Bilsthorpe (£257,598) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Huthwaite it is a terraced at £130,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£289,940 vs £232,165).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBilsthorpe has a crime rate of 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Huthwaite at 79.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Huthwaite 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 data is not fully available for both Bilsthorpe and Huthwaite. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools and Huthwaite has 2 schools.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huthwaite School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Huthwaite averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Bilsthorpe's 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 96.8% in Huthwaite. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 82.9% in Huthwaite.
Huthwaite is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (426 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Huthwaite averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,066 in Huthwaite. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Huthwaite.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,631 in Huthwaite. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 43.5 in Huthwaite. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 65.7% in Huthwaite. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.9% in Huthwaite.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 5,069 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 21.9% |
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