Bottesford vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fernwood offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Bottesford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bottesford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bottesford
£319,437
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Bottesford
59.8
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bottesford
100.0%
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bottesford
292.3
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Bottesford
70.7
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Bottesford
£28,724
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Fernwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,011 versus £319,437 in Bottesford. The most affordable entry point in Bottesford is a flat at £157,000, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Bottesford (£157,000 vs £109,908).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernwood prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bottesford is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Fernwood's 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bottesford is violent-crime, while in Fernwood 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 favours Bottesford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fernwood.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bottesford | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Fernwood enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Bottesford lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bottesford and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bottesford and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (445 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fernwood 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 £1,254 in Fernwood. 61% of homes in Bottesford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bottesford has a population of 3,046 while Fernwood has 3,107. Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 44.2 in Bottesford and 45.8 in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bottesford and 56% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Bottesford | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,046 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 29% |
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