Alfreton vs Rainworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Rainworth wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Rainworth
£201,115
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Rainworth
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Rainworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Rainworth
415.6
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Rainworth
70.2
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Rainworth
£28,245
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alfreton commands an average of £240,964, compared with £201,115 in Rainworth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Rainworth it is a terraced at £129,606.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Alfreton (£343,011 vs £259,377).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rainworth prices grew faster — 51% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Alfreton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 67.8 per 1,000 in Rainworth. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Rainworth 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 Rainworth. There are 6 schools in Alfreton and 4 in Rainworth.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rainworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 415.6 Mbps in Rainworth and 407.9 Mbps in Alfreton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 93.9% in Rainworth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 79.7% in Rainworth.
Rainworth is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alfreton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Rainworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,137 in Rainworth. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Rainworth.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,244.7 in Rainworth. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.9 in Rainworth. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.1% in Rainworth. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 68.9% in Rainworth. Alfreton has a population of 8,790 and Rainworth has 7,990.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Rainworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 7,990 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,244.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.7% |
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