Bottesford vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bottesford is about 56% cheaper on average. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Edwalton
£720,329
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Edwalton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Edwalton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Edwalton
357.2
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Edwalton
70.9
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Edwalton
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bottesford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £319,437 versus £720,329 in Edwalton. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £370,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bottesford prices grew faster — 40% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bottesford and Edwalton 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 100% in Edwalton.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bottesford | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Edwalton enjoy 357.2 Mbps on average, while Bottesford lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 63.4% in Edwalton.
Edwalton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (357 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Edwalton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Bottesford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,103 in Edwalton. 61% of homes in Bottesford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.
Bottesford has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bottesford has a population of 3,046 while Edwalton has 4,762. Median household income is £29,076.5 in Edwalton and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 41 in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 53.5% in Edwalton.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 4,762 |
| 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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