Bottesford vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bottesford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £319,437, Bottesford undercuts Cotgrave (£345,414) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Bottesford (£157,000 vs £122,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bottesford and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Bottesford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cotgrave, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bottesford | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cotgrave averages 357.2 Mbps – ahead of Bottesford's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Cotgrave is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (357 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cotgrave leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bottesford averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 61% of homes in Bottesford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Bottesford has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Cotgrave and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 41 in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bottesford versus 60.4% in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 53.5% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 37% |
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