Blidworth vs North Wingfield and Holmewood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Blidworth | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Blidworth | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 9,545 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £29,251.2 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 28.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Blidworth and North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Is Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood safer?
Which has better schools, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Which has faster broadband, Blidworth or North Wingfield And Holmewood?
Keep exploring