Alfreton vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Creswell offers lower property prices by roughly 49%. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Creswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,809 versus £240,964 in Alfreton. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £93,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Creswell prices grew faster — 48% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Creswell (66.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Alfreton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Creswell.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Creswell enjoy 418.8 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 80% in Creswell.
Creswell is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (419 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Creswell is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Alfreton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,099 in Creswell. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Creswell has 5,792. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.4 in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.2% in Creswell.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 23.4% |
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