Blidworth vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blidworth offers lower property prices by roughly 39%.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Blidworth is £211,915, which is 39% less than Cotgrave at £345,414. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Cotgrave (£238,394 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blidworth and Cotgrave 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 Cotgrave. Blidworth has 1 schools and Cotgrave has 2 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blidworth offers faster average downloads at 415.6 Mbps, compared to 357.2 Mbps in Cotgrave. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (416 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cotgrave are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Cotgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Cotgrave and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 41 in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 53.5% in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 60.4% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 37% |
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