Alfreton vs South Normanton

At £240,964, Alfreton undercuts South Normanton (£523,305) by around 54% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.

Residents of South Normanton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 66.3 per 1,000 in Alfreton. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in South Normanton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In South Normanton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Alfreton averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of South Normanton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 78.6% in South Normanton.

→Alfreton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (408 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while South Normanton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,098 in South Normanton. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.

→Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £28,973.5 in South Normanton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.3 in South Normanton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 69% in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.5% in South Normanton.

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