Bilsthorpe vs South Normanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bilsthorpe is about 51% cheaper on average. South Normanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
South Normanton
£523,305
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
South Normanton
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
South Normanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
South Normanton
407.9
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
South Normanton
70.3
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
South Normanton
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bilsthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £257,598 versus £523,305 in South Normanton. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £131,327).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Normanton prices grew faster — 99% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in South Normanton (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Bilsthorpe (67.6 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in South Normanton 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 South Normanton.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Normanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in South Normanton enjoy 407.9 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 78.6% in South Normanton.
South Normanton is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (408 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of South Normanton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,098 in South Normanton. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while South Normanton has 11,552. Median household income is £28,973.5 in South Normanton and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.3 in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.5% in South Normanton.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 11,552 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 24.9% |
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