Alfreton vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Alfreton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Brinsley And Underwood commands an average of £263,651, compared with £240,964 in Alfreton – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Brinsley And Underwood (£184,199 vs £153,802).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Brinsley And Underwood at 80 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Brinsley And Underwood 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brinsley And Underwood. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 3 in Brinsley And Underwood.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (466 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brinsley And Underwood, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Alfreton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Brinsley And Underwood has 4,514.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.6% |
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