Bilsthorpe vs Worksop
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Worksop is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Bilsthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilsthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilsthorpe
£257,598
Worksop
£220,609
Crime Rate
Bilsthorpe
67.6
Worksop
78.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilsthorpe
100.0%
Worksop
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bilsthorpe
263.2
Worksop
418.8
EPC Rating
Bilsthorpe
71.1
Worksop
70.9
Median Income
Bilsthorpe
£28,928
Worksop
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bilsthorpe commands an average of £257,598, compared with £220,609 in Worksop – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Bilsthorpe is a flat at £78,000, while in Worksop it is a flat at £103,565.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Worksop (£103,565 vs £78,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilsthorpe prices grew faster — 62% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBilsthorpe has a crime rate of 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Worksop at 78.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilsthorpe is violent-crime, while in Worksop 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 85.7% in Worksop. There are 1 schools in Bilsthorpe and 15 in Worksop.
Bilsthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worksop School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilsthorpe | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.8 Mbps in Worksop and 263.2 Mbps in Bilsthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.7% of premises in Bilsthorpe and 94.1% in Worksop. Gigabit availability stands at 45.5% in Bilsthorpe and 80% in Worksop.
Worksop is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (419 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bilsthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Worksop averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Bilsthorpe and £1,099 in Worksop. 62.4% of homes in Bilsthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Worksop.
Worksop has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Bilsthorpe and £27,853.3 in Worksop. The median age is 45.7 in Bilsthorpe and 44.4 in Worksop. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bilsthorpe versus 65.9% in Worksop. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Bilsthorpe and 56.2% in Worksop.
| Indicator | Bilsthorpe | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 43,435 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,928 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 23.4% |
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