Bottesford vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carlton (gedling) offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Carlton (gedling) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,197 versus £319,437 in Bottesford. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Bottesford (£157,000 vs £109,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bottesford and Carlton (gedling) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Bottesford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bottesford | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 20 |
| Primary | 1 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Carlton (gedling) enjoy 474.0 Mbps on average, while Bottesford lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (474 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Carlton (gedling) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Bottesford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 61% of homes in Bottesford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bottesford has a population of 3,046 while Carlton (gedling) has 49,783. Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bottesford and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Bottesford | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.9% |
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