Alfreton vs Derby

At £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Derby (£262,742) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Derby it is a flat at £129,279.

Alfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65% lower than Derby at 109.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Derby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Derby, which has 93 schools, the figure is 91.6%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Derby averages 496.0 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 99.7% in Derby. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 99.1% in Derby.

→Derby is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (496 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Derby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Alfreton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,117 in Derby. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Derby.

→Derby has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,105.5 in Derby and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 41.8 in Derby. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.8% in Derby. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 58.8% in Derby.

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