Alfreton vs Tibshelf
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tibshelf is about 25% cheaper on average. Tibshelf has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Tibshelf
£192,222
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Tibshelf
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Tibshelf
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Tibshelf
407.9
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Tibshelf
70.3
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Tibshelf
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Tibshelf is £192,222, which is 25% less than Alfreton at £240,964. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Tibshelf it is a terraced at £111,093.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Alfreton (£153,802 vs £111,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Tibshelf (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Alfreton (66.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Tibshelf 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 MidlandsAlfreton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Tibshelf. Alfreton has 6 schools in total, while Tibshelf has 2.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tibshelf School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alfreton offers faster average downloads at 407.9 Mbps, compared to 407.9 Mbps in Tibshelf. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 95% in Tibshelf. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 78.6% in Tibshelf.
Alfreton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (408 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alfreton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Tibshelf. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,098 in Tibshelf. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tibshelf.
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 Tibshelf. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.3 in Tibshelf. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 56.5% in Tibshelf. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 69% in Tibshelf.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 4,352 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.9% |
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