Blidworth vs Burton Joyce
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 46%.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Burton Joyce
£389,373
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Burton Joyce
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Burton Joyce
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Burton Joyce
259.5
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Burton Joyce
71.1
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Burton Joyce
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Blidworth is £211,915, which is 46% less than Burton Joyce at £389,373. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Burton Joyce it is a flat at £90,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Burton Joyce (£318,917 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blidworth and Burton Joyce at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Blidworth and Burton Joyce. Blidworth has 1 schools and Burton Joyce has 1 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Burton Joyce School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blidworth | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blidworth offers faster average downloads at 415.6 Mbps, compared to 259.5 Mbps in Burton Joyce. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 90.8% in Burton Joyce. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 44% in Burton Joyce.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (416 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burton Joyce are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,196 in Burton Joyce. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Burton Joyce.
Burton Joyce has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,590 in Burton Joyce and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.5 in Burton Joyce. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 57.1% in Burton Joyce. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 71.4% in Burton Joyce.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Burton Joyce |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 3,772 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 30.4% |
Location
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