Alfreton vs Ripley (Amber Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alfreton is about 18% cheaper on average. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£293,055
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Ripley (Amber Valley)
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Ripley (Amber Valley)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Ripley (Amber Valley)
433.7
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Ripley (Amber Valley)
69.6
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Ripley (Amber Valley)
£30,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Alfreton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,964 versus £293,055 in Ripley (amber Valley). The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Ripley (amber Valley) it is a flat at £154,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Ripley (amber Valley) (£245,374 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Ripley (amber Valley) (66.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Ripley (amber Valley) 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Alfreton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ripley (Amber Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ripley (amber Valley) enjoy 433.7 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 94.8% in Ripley (amber Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 84.8% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Ripley (amber Valley) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (434 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Ripley (amber Valley)'s band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,194 in Ripley (amber Valley). 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Ripley (amber Valley).
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Ripley (amber Valley) has 20,191. Median household income is £30,462 in Ripley (amber Valley) and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 46 in Ripley (amber Valley). Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.3% in Ripley (amber Valley).
| Indicator | Alfreton | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 20,191 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £30,462 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 28.8% |
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