Bilsthorpe vs Mansfield Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Mansfield Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Mansfield Woodhouse
£192,528
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Mansfield Woodhouse
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Mansfield Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Mansfield Woodhouse
440.8
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Mansfield Woodhouse
70.4
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Mansfield Woodhouse
£27,804
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £192,528 in Mansfield Woodhouse – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Mansfield Woodhouse it is a flat at £103,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Mansfield Woodhouse (£103,250 vs £78,000).
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 36% lower than Mansfield Woodhouse at 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Mansfield Woodhouse 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 Mansfield Woodhouse. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe and 7 in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mansfield Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.8 Mbps in Mansfield Woodhouse and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 98% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 85.3% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Mansfield Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (441 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Mansfield Woodhouse averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,086 in Mansfield Woodhouse. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,804.2 in Mansfield Woodhouse. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.3 in Mansfield Woodhouse. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 66.6% in Mansfield Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.8% in Mansfield Woodhouse.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Mansfield Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 19,521 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,804.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 23.6% |
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