Alfreton vs Duffield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alfreton is about 51% cheaper on average. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Duffield
£492,681
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Duffield
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Duffield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Duffield
339.1
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Duffield
67.8
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Duffield
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Alfreton is £240,964, which is 51% less than Duffield at £492,681. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Duffield it is a flat at £272,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Duffield (£272,000 vs £120,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Duffield prices grew faster — 45% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Duffield (66.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Duffield 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 MidlandsAlfreton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Duffield. Alfreton has 6 schools in total, while Duffield has 3.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Duffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alfreton offers faster average downloads at 407.9 Mbps, compared to 339.1 Mbps in Duffield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 95.3% in Duffield. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 60.7% in Duffield.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (408 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alfreton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Duffield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,332 in Duffield. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Duffield.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Duffield and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 47.1 in Duffield. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.8% in Duffield. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 71.3% in Duffield.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,691 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 31.3% |
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