Alfreton vs Huthwaite
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Huthwaite is about 37% cheaper on average. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Huthwaite
£175,722
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Huthwaite
79.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Huthwaite
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Huthwaite
426.2
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Huthwaite
69.9
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Huthwaite
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Huthwaite more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £175,722 versus £240,964 in Alfreton. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Huthwaite it is a terraced at £130,045.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Alfreton (£343,011 vs £232,165).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Huthwaite prices grew faster — 49% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Huthwaite (79.9 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Huthwaite 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 data is not fully available for both Alfreton and Huthwaite. Alfreton has 6 schools and Huthwaite has 2 schools.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huthwaite School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Alfreton | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Huthwaite enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.8% in Huthwaite. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 82.9% in Huthwaite.
Huthwaite is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Huthwaite's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,066 in Huthwaite. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Huthwaite.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Huthwaite has 5,069. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,631 in Huthwaite. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 43.5 in Huthwaite. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Huthwaite.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 5,069 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 21.9% |
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