Alfreton vs Clowne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Clowne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Clowne
£187,149
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Clowne
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Clowne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Clowne
411
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Clowne
70
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Clowne
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £187,149, Clowne undercuts Alfreton (£240,964) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Alfreton (£343,011 vs £266,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Clowne at 66.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Clowne 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 Clowne, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clowne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clowne averages 411.0 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 79.2% in Clowne.
Clowne is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (411 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Clowne averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,079 in Clowne. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.
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 Clowne. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.7 in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.4% in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 55.8% in Clowne.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 7,759 |
| 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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