Alfreton vs Ravenshead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Alfreton offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Ravenshead
£440,919
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Ravenshead
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Ravenshead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Ravenshead
450.9
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Ravenshead
71.3
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Ravenshead
£27,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Alfreton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,964 versus £440,919 in Ravenshead. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Ravenshead it is a flat at £144,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 44% pricier in Ravenshead (£321,375 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ravenshead prices grew faster — 54% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alfreton and Ravenshead at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Alfreton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ravenshead.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ravenshead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ravenshead enjoy 450.9 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 97% in Ravenshead. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 87.8% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (451 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ravenshead is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Alfreton's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,126 in Ravenshead. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Ravenshead has 5,370. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,890 in Ravenshead. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.4 in Ravenshead. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.5% in Ravenshead.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 5,370 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,890 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.8% |
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