Blidworth vs Clay Cross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Blidworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Clay Cross has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Clay Cross
£215,091
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Clay Cross
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Clay Cross
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Clay Cross
311.8
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Clay Cross
70.2
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Clay Cross
£28,862
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £211,915, Blidworth undercuts Clay Cross (£215,091) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Clay Cross it is a flat at £98,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Blidworth (£152,321 vs £123,642).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsClay Cross has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31% lower than Blidworth at 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in Clay Cross 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 Blidworth and Clay Cross. Blidworth has 1 schools and Clay Cross has 2 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Clay Cross School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blidworth averages 415.6 Mbps – ahead of Clay Cross's 311.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 86.5% in Clay Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 57.2% in Clay Cross.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (416 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blidworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Clay Cross averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,042 in Clay Cross. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Clay Cross.
Clay Cross has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,862 in Clay Cross and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.8 in Clay Cross. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 68.2% in Clay Cross. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 56% in Clay Cross.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 8,915 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £28,862 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 24.6% |
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