Blidworth vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 29% gap.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £211,915, Blidworth undercuts Calverton (£299,785) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Calverton (£236,183 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blidworth and Calverton 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 Calverton. Blidworth has 1 schools and Calverton has 4 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blidworth averages 415.6 Mbps – ahead of Calverton's 259.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 44% in Calverton.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (416 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Calverton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,196 in Calverton. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Calverton 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 Calverton and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.5 in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 71.4% in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 57.1% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 7,318 |
| 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% |
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