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Alfreton vs Annesley Woodhouse

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricAlfretonAnnesley Woodhouse
Total Schools62
Primary52
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAlfretonAnnesley Woodhouse
Population8,7906,162
Median Age45.343.5
Median Household Income£28,973.5£27,631
Employment Rate56.5%56.9%
Owner Occupied69%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%21.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alfreton and Annesley Woodhouse?
Alfreton and Annesley Woodhouse are approximately 5.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alfreton or Annesley Woodhouse?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Alfreton or Annesley Woodhouse safer?
Alfreton has the lower crime rate at 66.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alfreton or Annesley Woodhouse?
Alfreton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Alfreton or Annesley Woodhouse?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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