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Blidworth vs North Wingfield and Holmewood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Blidworth

£211,915

North Wingfield and Holmewood

£284,133

Crime Rate

Blidworth

68.2

North Wingfield and Holmewood

78.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blidworth

N/A

North Wingfield and Holmewood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blidworth

415.6

North Wingfield and Holmewood

401.6

EPC Rating

Blidworth

70.2

North Wingfield and Holmewood

69.2

Median Income

Blidworth

£28,245

North Wingfield and Holmewood

£29,251

Property in North Wingfield And Holmewood commands an average of £284,133, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood it is a flat at £86,700.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Blidworth (£341,374 vs £286,021).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, North Wingfield And Holmewood prices grew faster — 95% vs 58%.

Residents of Blidworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.2 per 1,000 versus 78.1 per 1,000 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Blidworth and North Wingfield And Holmewood. Blidworth has 1 schools and North Wingfield And Holmewood has 2 schools.

Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown

North Wingfield and Holmewood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlidworthNorth Wingfield and Holmewood
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth and 401.6 Mbps in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 93% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 77.3% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.

Blidworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (416 vs 402 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Blidworth, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,211 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.

Blidworth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,251.2 in North Wingfield And Holmewood and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 46.9 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 55.5% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 67.8% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Blidworth has a population of 4,295 and North Wingfield And Holmewood has 9,545.

IndicatorBlidworthNorth Wingfield and Holmewood
Population4,2959,545
Median Age44.946.9
Median Household Income£28,244.7£29,251.2
Employment Rate57.1%55.5%
Owner Occupied68.9%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified27.7%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blidworth and North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Blidworth and North Wingfield And Holmewood are approximately 12.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Blidworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,915.
Is Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood safer?
Blidworth has the lower crime rate at 68.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Blidworth has faster average broadband at 415.6 Mbps.

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