Bilsthorpe vs Langwith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Langwith is about 65% cheaper on average. Langwith has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Langwith
£155,785
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Langwith
67.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Langwith
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Langwith
337.2
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Langwith
70.3
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Langwith
£27,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Langwith more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £155,785 versus £257,598 in Bilsthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Langwith it is a terraced at £122,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £122,031).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langwith prices grew faster — 69% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 67.1 offences per 1,000 people, Langwith is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Bilsthorpe's 67.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Langwith 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 Langwith. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools and Langwith has 1 schools.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langwith School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Langwith enjoy 337.2 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 93.8% in Langwith. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 57.9% in Langwith.
Langwith is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (337 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Langwith's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,083 in Langwith. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Langwith.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Langwith has 3,009. Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,716.3 in Langwith. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.5 in Langwith. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57% in Langwith.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,716.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 23.1% |
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