Blidworth vs Forest Town
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 10% gap. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Forest Town
£235,607
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Forest Town
92.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Forest Town
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Forest Town
440.8
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Forest Town
70.4
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Forest Town
£27,804
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Forest Town commands an average of £235,607, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Forest Town it is a flat at £61,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Blidworth (£341,374 vs £281,342).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Forest Town prices grew faster — 63% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Blidworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.2 per 1,000 versus 92 per 1,000 in Forest Town. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in Forest Town 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 Forest Town. Blidworth has 1 schools and Forest Town has 8 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Forest Town School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Forest Town |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.8 Mbps in Forest Town and 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 98% in Forest Town. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 85.3% in Forest Town.
Forest Town is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (441 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Forest Town, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,086 in Forest Town. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Forest Town.
Forest Town has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,244.7 in Blidworth and £27,804.2 in Forest Town. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 44.3 in Forest Town. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 56.8% in Forest Town. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 66.6% in Forest Town. Blidworth has a population of 4,295 and Forest Town has 19,015.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Forest Town |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 19,015 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £27,804.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 23.6% |
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