Bingham vs Blidworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Blidworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 54% lower. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Blidworth
£211,915
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Blidworth
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Blidworth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Blidworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Blidworth
70.2
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Blidworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £211,915, Blidworth undercuts Bingham (£327,231) by around 54% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Blidworth it is a terraced at £152,321.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 69% pricier in Bingham (£275,672 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBingham has a crime rate of 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 226% lower than Blidworth at 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Blidworth 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 data is not fully available for both Bingham and Blidworth. Bingham has 5 schools and Blidworth has 1 schools.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bingham | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blidworth averages 415.6 Mbps – ahead of Bingham's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 93.9% in Blidworth. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 79.7% in Blidworth.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (416 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,137 in Blidworth. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Blidworth.
Bingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bingham and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 44.9 in Blidworth. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 68.9% in Blidworth. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 57.1% in Blidworth.
| Indicator | Bingham | Blidworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 4,295 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 27.7% |
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