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Alfreton vs Nuthall and Watnall

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Alfreton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Nuthall And Watnall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Alfreton

£240,964

Nuthall and Watnall

£295,360

Crime Rate

Alfreton

66.3

Nuthall and Watnall

18.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Alfreton

100.0%

Nuthall and Watnall

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Alfreton

407.9

Nuthall and Watnall

465.9

EPC Rating

Alfreton

70.3

Nuthall and Watnall

70.6

Median Income

Alfreton

£28,974

Nuthall and Watnall

£29,215

At £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Nuthall And Watnall (£295,360) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Nuthall And Watnall it is a flat at £125,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Nuthall And Watnall (£246,060 vs £179,197).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Nuthall And Watnall prices grew faster — 44% vs 37%.

Nuthall And Watnall has a crime rate of 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 253% lower than Alfreton at 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Nuthall And Watnall 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 Nuthall And Watnall, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Nuthall and Watnall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAlfretonNuthall and Watnall
Total Schools64
Primary54
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Nuthall And Watnall averages 465.9 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 98.2% in Nuthall And Watnall. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 92% in Nuthall And Watnall.

Nuthall And Watnall is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (466 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Nuthall And Watnall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Alfreton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,103 in Nuthall And Watnall. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Nuthall And Watnall.

Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,214.5 in Nuthall And Watnall and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.8 in Nuthall And Watnall. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 69.2% in Nuthall And Watnall. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Nuthall And Watnall.

IndicatorAlfretonNuthall and Watnall
Population8,7909,581
Median Age45.344.8
Median Household Income£28,973.5£29,214.5
Employment Rate56.5%56.9%
Owner Occupied69%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alfreton and Nuthall And Watnall?
Alfreton and Nuthall And Watnall are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alfreton or Nuthall And Watnall?
Alfreton is cheaper, with an average house price of £240,964.
Is Alfreton or Nuthall And Watnall safer?
Nuthall And Watnall has the lower crime rate at 18.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Alfreton or Nuthall And Watnall?
Alfreton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Alfreton or Nuthall And Watnall?
Nuthall And Watnall has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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