Bilsthorpe vs Pinxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pinxton offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Pinxton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Pinxton
£186,825
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Pinxton
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Pinxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Pinxton
465.9
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Pinxton
70.6
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Pinxton
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Pinxton is £186,825, which is 38% less than Bilsthorpe at £257,598. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Pinxton it is a flat at £73,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£289,940 vs £246,781).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.1 offences per 1,000 people, Pinxton is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Bilsthorpe's 67.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Pinxton 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 MidlandsBilsthorpe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pinxton. Bilsthorpe has 1 schools in total, while Pinxton has 3.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Pinxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pinxton offers faster average downloads at 465.9 Mbps, compared to 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 98.2% in Pinxton. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 92% in Pinxton.
Pinxton is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (466 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bilsthorpe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Pinxton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,103 in Pinxton. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Pinxton.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,214.5 in Pinxton and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.8 in Pinxton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.9% in Pinxton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 69.2% in Pinxton.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Pinxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,207 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 26.6% |
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