Alfreton vs Borrowash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alfreton is about 12% 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
Borrowash
£273,570
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Borrowash
71.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Borrowash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Borrowash
410
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Borrowash
70.5
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Borrowash
£31,856
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Alfreton is £240,964, which is 12% less than Borrowash at £273,570. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Borrowash it is a flat at £50,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 141% pricier in Alfreton (£120,250 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Borrowash (71.8 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Borrowash 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 MidlandsAlfreton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Borrowash. Alfreton has 6 schools in total, while Borrowash has 3.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Borrowash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Borrowash offers faster average downloads at 410.0 Mbps, compared to 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 94.5% in Borrowash. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 79.3% in Borrowash.
Borrowash is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (410 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Borrowash are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Alfreton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,156 in Borrowash. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Borrowash.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 43.1 in Borrowash. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 59.2% in Borrowash. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 68.8% in Borrowash.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Borrowash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 7,171 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 29.4% |
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