Alfreton vs Brimington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brimington is about 23% cheaper on average. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Brimington
£195,219
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Brimington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Brimington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Brimington
411
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Brimington
70
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Brimington
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Brimington is £195,219, which is 23% less than Alfreton at £240,964. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Brimington it is a flat at £111,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £137,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brimington (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Brimington 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 Brimington. Alfreton has 6 schools in total, while Brimington has 4.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brimington offers faster average downloads at 411.0 Mbps, compared to 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.9% in Brimington. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 79.2% in Brimington.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (411 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 70 (band C) in Brimington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,079 in Brimington. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Brimington.
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 £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.7 in Brimington. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 55.8% in Brimington. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.4% in Brimington.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 11,068 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 25.4% |
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