Blidworth vs Langwith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Langwith is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Langwith has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Langwith
£155,785
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Langwith
67.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Langwith
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Langwith
337.2
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Langwith
70.3
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Langwith
£27,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £155,785, Langwith undercuts Blidworth (£211,915) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Langwith it is a terraced at £122,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Blidworth (£152,321 vs £122,031).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langwith prices grew faster — 69% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsLangwith has a crime rate of 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2% lower than Blidworth at 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in Langwith 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 Langwith. Blidworth has 1 schools and Langwith has 1 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Langwith School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blidworth | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blidworth averages 415.6 Mbps – ahead of Langwith's 337.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 93.8% in Langwith. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 57.9% in Langwith.
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (416 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Langwith, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,083 in Langwith. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Langwith.
Langwith has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,244.7 in Blidworth and £27,716.3 in Langwith. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 44.5 in Langwith. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 57% in Langwith. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 66.1% in Langwith. Blidworth has a population of 4,295 and Langwith has 3,009.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £27,716.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 23.1% |
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