Alfreton vs Nottingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alfreton is about 13% 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
Nottingham
£275,978
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Nottingham
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Nottingham
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Nottingham
426.9
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Nottingham
69.2
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Nottingham
£25,296
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Alfreton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,964 versus £275,978 in Nottingham. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Nottingham (£230,764 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nottingham prices grew faster — 41% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alfreton is the safer of the two – 84% lower than Nottingham's 122.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Nottingham 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 90.8% in Nottingham.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nottingham School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 84 |
| Primary | 5 | 67 |
| Secondary | 1 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Nottingham enjoy 426.9 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 82.6% in Nottingham.
Nottingham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (427 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Nottingham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,034 in Nottingham. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Nottingham has 299,786. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 36.4 in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 48.8% in Nottingham.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 299,786 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 36.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £25,296 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 48.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 45.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 28.6% |
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