Alfreton vs Annesley Woodhouse
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annesley Woodhouse is about 3% cheaper on average. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Annesley Woodhouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,889 versus £240,964 in Alfreton. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Annesley Woodhouse it is a terraced at £118,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £118,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Annesley Woodhouse (80.2 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Annesley Woodhouse 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 Alfreton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Annesley Woodhouse.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Annesley Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.8% in Annesley Woodhouse. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse.
Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Annesley Woodhouse.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Annesley Woodhouse has 6,162. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Annesley Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 6,162 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 21.9% |
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