Alfreton vs Belper
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Alfreton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Belper
£290,909
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Belper
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Belper
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Belper
339.1
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Belper
67.8
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Belper
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Belper (£290,909) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Belper it is a flat at £135,318.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Belper (£246,334 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Belper at 66.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Belper 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Belper, which has 6 schools, the figure is 75%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Alfreton averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 95.3% in Belper. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 60.7% in Belper.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (408 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,332 in Belper. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Belper.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 47.1 in Belper. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 71.3% in Belper. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.8% in Belper.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 19,076 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 31.3% |
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