Alfreton vs Beeston (Broxtowe)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alfreton is about 25% cheaper on average. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Alfreton is £240,964, which is 25% less than Beeston (broxtowe) at £320,616. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Beeston (broxtowe) it is a flat at £154,053.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£278,845 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alfreton and Beeston (broxtowe) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsAlfreton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Beeston (broxtowe). Alfreton has 6 schools in total, while Beeston (broxtowe) has 17.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 17 |
| Primary | 5 | 14 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 98.6% in Beeston (broxtowe). Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe).
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alfreton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe). 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Beeston (broxtowe).
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe). Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe). Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe).
| Indicator | Alfreton | Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 52,359 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 40.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,568.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 52.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 31.4% |
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