Alfreton vs Sandiacre
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sandiacre wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Sandiacre
£229,748
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Sandiacre
134.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Sandiacre
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Sandiacre
471.5
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Sandiacre
69.9
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Sandiacre
£31,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £229,748, Sandiacre undercuts Alfreton (£240,964) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Sandiacre it is a flat at £115,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Sandiacre (£179,278 vs £153,802).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sandiacre prices grew faster — 52% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Alfreton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 134.3 per 1,000 in Sandiacre. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Sandiacre 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 Sandiacre, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandiacre School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Sandiacre |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sandiacre averages 471.5 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 99% in Sandiacre. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 93.1% in Sandiacre.
Sandiacre is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (472 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Sandiacre averages 69.9 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,179 in Sandiacre. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Sandiacre.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,685 in Sandiacre and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 44.7 in Sandiacre. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 71% in Sandiacre. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 58.4% in Sandiacre.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Sandiacre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 9,124 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £31,685 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 30% |
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