Bilsthorpe vs Tibshelf
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Tibshelf is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Tibshelf has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Tibshelf
£192,222
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Tibshelf
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Tibshelf
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Tibshelf
407.9
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Tibshelf
70.3
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Tibshelf
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £192,222, Tibshelf undercuts Bilsthorpe (£257,598) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Tibshelf it is a terraced at £111,093.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Bilsthorpe (£146,700 vs £111,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsTibshelf has a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Bilsthorpe at 67.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Tibshelf 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Bilsthorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tibshelf, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tibshelf School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tibshelf averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of Bilsthorpe's 263.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 95% in Tibshelf. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 78.6% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (408 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bilsthorpe, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Tibshelf. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,098 in Tibshelf. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tibshelf.
Bilsthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Tibshelf and £28,928 in Bilsthorpe. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 45.3 in Tibshelf. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.5% in Tibshelf. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 69% in Tibshelf. Bilsthorpe has a population of 3,490 and Tibshelf has 4,352.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,352 |
| 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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