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Annesley Woodhouse vs Belper

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annesley Woodhouse wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Belper

£290,909

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Belper

66.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Belper

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Belper

339.1

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Belper

67.8

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Belper

£30,608

At £232,889, Annesley Woodhouse undercuts Belper (£290,909) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Belper it is a flat at £135,318.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Belper (£201,773 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 47%.

Residents of Belper experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 versus 80.2 per 1,000 in Annesley Woodhouse. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Belper it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Belper, which has 6 schools, the figure is 75%.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Belper School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseBelper
Total Schools26
Primary25
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Annesley Woodhouse averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 95.3% in Belper. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 60.7% in Belper.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (426 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Annesley Woodhouse, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,332 in Belper. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Belper.

Annesley Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 47.1 in Belper. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.8% in Belper. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 71.3% in Belper. Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 and Belper has 19,076.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseBelper
Population6,16219,076
Median Age43.547.1
Median Household Income£27,631£30,607.7
Employment Rate56.9%56.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%31.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Belper?
Annesley Woodhouse and Belper are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Belper?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Belper safer?
Belper has the lower crime rate at 66.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Belper?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Belper?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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