Blidworth vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blidworth wins on house prices with a 47% gap. Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£401,550
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
274.8
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
70.9
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £211,915, Blidworth undercuts Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£401,550) by around 47% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is a flat at £175,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£294,365 vs £152,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Southwell (newark And Sherwood) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 67.8 per 1,000 versus 68.2 per 1,000 in Blidworth. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Blidworth has 1 schools and Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 4 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blidworth averages 415.6 Mbps – ahead of Southwell (newark And Sherwood)'s 274.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 89.3% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 48.1% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Blidworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (416 vs 275 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Southwell (newark And Sherwood), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Blidworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,254 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.8 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 56% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 69% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Blidworth has a population of 4,295 and Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 7,405.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 7,405 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 29% |
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