Bottesford vs Farnsfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bottesford offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Bottesford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Farnsfield
£412,157
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Farnsfield
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Farnsfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Farnsfield
263.2
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Farnsfield
71.1
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Farnsfield
£28,928
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bottesford is £319,437, which is 22% less than Farnsfield at £412,157. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Farnsfield it is a terraced at £259,800.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Farnsfield (£486,826 vs £370,548).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Farnsfield prices grew faster — 42% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bottesford is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Farnsfield's 67.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bottesford is violent-crime, while in Farnsfield 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 MidlandsBottesford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Farnsfield. Bottesford has 2 schools in total, while Farnsfield has 1.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Farnsfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bottesford | Farnsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bottesford offers faster average downloads at 292.3 Mbps, compared to 263.2 Mbps in Farnsfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 87.7% in Farnsfield. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 45.5% in Farnsfield.
Bottesford is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (292 vs 263 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Farnsfield are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bottesford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bottesford and £1,264 in Farnsfield. 61% of homes in Bottesford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Farnsfield.
Farnsfield has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,928 in Farnsfield and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 45.7 in Farnsfield. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 56.2% in Farnsfield. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bottesford versus 68.6% in Farnsfield.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Farnsfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 3,217 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,928 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 27.2% |
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