Alfreton vs Langwith
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Langwith is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Langwith
£155,785
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Langwith
67.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Langwith
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Langwith
337.2
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Langwith
70.3
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Langwith
£27,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £155,785 in Langwith – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Langwith it is a terraced at £122,031.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £122,031).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langwith prices grew faster — 69% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Langwith at 67.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Langwith 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 Langwith. Alfreton has 6 schools and Langwith has 1 schools.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langwith School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Alfreton | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton and 337.2 Mbps in Langwith. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 93.8% in Langwith. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 57.9% in Langwith.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (408 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alfreton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Langwith. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,083 in Langwith. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Langwith.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,716.3 in Langwith. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.5 in Langwith. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57% in Langwith. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.1% in Langwith. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Langwith has 3,009.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Langwith |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 3,009 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,716.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 23.1% |
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