Alfreton vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alfreton wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Carlton (gedling) (£244,197) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Carlton (gedling) (£231,115 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alfreton and Carlton (gedling) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Carlton (gedling), which has 20 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 20 |
| Primary | 5 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carlton (gedling) averages 474.0 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (474 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carlton (gedling), scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Alfreton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling). Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Carlton (gedling) has 49,783.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 31.9% |
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