Bilsthorpe vs Rainworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rainworth offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Rainworth
£201,115
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Rainworth
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Rainworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Rainworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Rainworth
70.2
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Rainworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Rainworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £201,115 versus £257,598 in Bilsthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Rainworth it is a terraced at £129,606.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £129,606).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 51%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 67.6 offences per 1,000 people, Bilsthorpe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Rainworth's 67.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Rainworth 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 Rainworth.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rainworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rainworth enjoy 415.6 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 93.9% in Rainworth. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 79.7% in Rainworth.
Rainworth is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (416 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Rainworth's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,137 in Rainworth. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Rainworth.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Rainworth has 7,990. Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £28,244.7 in Rainworth. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.9 in Rainworth. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57.1% in Rainworth.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 7,990 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 27.7% |
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