Bilsthorpe vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bilsthorpe is about 36% cheaper on average. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£401,550
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
274.8
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
70.9
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bilsthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £257,598 versus £401,550 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is a flat at £175,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£175,727 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bilsthorpe (67.6 per 1,000) compared to Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (67.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 66.7% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) enjoy 274.8 Mbps on average, while Bilsthorpe lags behind at 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 89.3% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 48.1% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (275 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilsthorpe is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Southwell (newark And Sherwood)'s band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,254 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 while Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 7,405. Median household income is £29,108 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.8 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 7,405 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 29% |
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