Bilsthorpe vs North Wingfield and Holmewood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bilsthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£284,133
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
North Wingfield and Holmewood
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
North Wingfield and Holmewood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
North Wingfield and Holmewood
401.6
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
North Wingfield and Holmewood
69.2
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£29,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bilsthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £257,598 versus £284,133 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood it is a flat at £86,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£174,022 vs £157,569).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Wingfield And Holmewood prices grew faster — 95% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bilsthorpe (67.6 per 1,000) compared to North Wingfield And Holmewood (78.1 per 1,000), a 16% difference. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood 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 favours Bilsthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Wingfield and Holmewood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in North Wingfield And Holmewood enjoy 401.6 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 93% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 77.3% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
North Wingfield And Holmewood is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (402 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of North Wingfield And Holmewood's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,211 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while North Wingfield And Holmewood has 9,545. Median household income is £29,251.2 in North Wingfield And Holmewood and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 46.9 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 55.5% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 9,545 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £29,251.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 28.8% |
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