Alfreton vs Pinxton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Pinxton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Pinxton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Pinxton
£186,825
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Pinxton
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Pinxton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Pinxton
465.9
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Pinxton
70.6
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Pinxton
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £186,825 in Pinxton – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Pinxton it is a flat at £73,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Alfreton (£120,250 vs £73,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pinxton prices grew faster — 62% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsPinxton has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Alfreton at 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Pinxton 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alfreton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pinxton. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 3 in Pinxton.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinxton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Pinxton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Pinxton and 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 98.2% in Pinxton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 92% in Pinxton.
Pinxton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (466 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Pinxton 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 Pinxton. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Pinxton.
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 Pinxton and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.8 in Pinxton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 69.2% in Pinxton. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Pinxton.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Pinxton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,207 |
| 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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