Annesley Woodhouse vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annesley Woodhouse offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Breaston And Draycott has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Crime Rate
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
Breaston and Draycott
410
EPC Rating
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Median Income
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Annesley Woodhouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,889 versus £348,352 in Breaston And Draycott. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 42% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £181,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Breaston And Draycott (72.1 per 1,000) compared to Annesley Woodhouse (80.2 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Breaston And Draycott 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 Annesley Woodhouse: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Breaston And Draycott.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Breaston And Draycott lags behind at 410.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 94.5% in Breaston And Draycott. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott.
Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Breaston And Draycott is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.
Breaston And Draycott has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 while Breaston And Draycott has 7,393. Median household income is £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 7,393 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 29.4% |
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