Bilsthorpe vs Stanton Hill and Skegby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Stanton Hill And Skegby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£211,364
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Stanton Hill and Skegby
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Stanton Hill and Skegby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Stanton Hill and Skegby
426.2
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Stanton Hill and Skegby
69.9
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £211,364 in Stanton Hill And Skegby – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby it is a terraced at £111,783.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £111,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanton Hill And Skegby prices grew faster — 79% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBilsthorpe has a crime rate of 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18% lower than Stanton Hill And Skegby at 80.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bilsthorpe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe and 2 in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanton Hill and Skegby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Stanton Hill And Skegby and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 96.8% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 82.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Stanton Hill And Skegby is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (426 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Stanton Hill And Skegby averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,066 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,631 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 43.5 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 65.7% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,568 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 21.9% |
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