Blidworth vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 13% gap.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Carlton (gedling) commands an average of £244,197, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 30% pricier in Carlton (gedling) (£231,115 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blidworth and Carlton (gedling) 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 Carlton (gedling). Blidworth has 1 schools and Carlton (gedling) has 20 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 20 |
| Primary | 1 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.0 Mbps in Carlton (gedling) and 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (474 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carlton (gedling) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,244.7 in Blidworth and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Blidworth | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 31.9% |
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