Annesley Woodhouse vs Belper
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 19,076 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 31.3% |
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