Alfreton vs Nuthall and Watnall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsNuthall 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Alfreton | Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 9,581 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.6% |
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