Bilsthorpe vs Ravenshead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bilsthorpe wins on house prices with a 42% gap. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Ravenshead
£440,919
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Ravenshead
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Ravenshead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Ravenshead
450.9
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Ravenshead
71.3
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Ravenshead
£27,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Ravenshead commands an average of £440,919, compared with £257,598 in Bilsthorpe – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Ravenshead it is a flat at £144,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Ravenshead (£321,375 vs £174,022).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bilsthorpe and Ravenshead at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 Ravenshead. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe and 2 in Ravenshead.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ravenshead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Ravenshead and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 97% in Ravenshead. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 87.8% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead is the faster of the two by 71% on average download speed (451 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ravenshead, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 71.1 (band C) in Bilsthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,126 in Ravenshead. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,890 in Ravenshead. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.4 in Ravenshead. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 57.5% in Ravenshead. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 70.6% in Ravenshead. Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 and Ravenshead has 5,370.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 5,370 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,890 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 26.8% |
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