Alfreton vs West Hallam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Alfreton offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
West Hallam
£289,779
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
West Hallam
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
West Hallam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
West Hallam
457.7
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
West Hallam
69
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
West Hallam
£31,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Alfreton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £240,964 versus £289,779 in West Hallam. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in West Hallam it is a terraced at £226,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in West Hallam (£226,400 vs £153,802).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, West Hallam prices grew faster — 43% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Alfreton is the safer of the two – 9% lower than West Hallam's 72.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in West Hallam 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 0% in West Hallam.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Hallam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in West Hallam enjoy 457.7 Mbps on average, while Alfreton lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 96.7% in West Hallam. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 89.7% in West Hallam.
West Hallam is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (458 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alfreton is band C (score 70.3), ahead of West Hallam's band D (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,180 in West Hallam. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.4% in West Hallam.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 52.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alfreton has a population of 8,790 while West Hallam has 5,912. Median household income is £31,006.3 in West Hallam and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 45.4 in West Hallam. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 57.4% in West Hallam.
| Indicator | Alfreton | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 5,912 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £31,006.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 29.6% |
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