Alfreton vs Stanton Hill and Skegby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stanton Hill And Skegby is about 14% 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
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£211,364
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Stanton Hill and Skegby
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Stanton Hill and Skegby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Stanton Hill and Skegby
426.2
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Stanton Hill and Skegby
69.9
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Stanton Hill And Skegby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £211,364 versus £240,964 in Alfreton. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby it is a terraced at £111,783.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £111,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanton Hill And Skegby prices grew faster — 79% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alfreton is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Stanton Hill And Skegby's 80.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby 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 Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanton Hill and Skegby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stanton Hill And Skegby enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.8% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 82.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Stanton Hill And Skegby is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Stanton Hill And Skegby's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,066 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while Stanton Hill And Skegby has 4,568. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Alfreton and £27,631 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 43.5 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,568 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 21.9% |
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