Annesley Woodhouse vs Brimington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brimington is about 19% cheaper on average. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annesley Woodhouse
£232,889
Brimington
£195,219
Crime Rate
Annesley Woodhouse
80.2
Brimington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annesley Woodhouse
100.0%
Brimington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annesley Woodhouse
426.2
Brimington
411
EPC Rating
Annesley Woodhouse
69.9
Brimington
70
Median Income
Annesley Woodhouse
£27,631
Brimington
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Brimington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,219 versus £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Brimington it is a flat at £111,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Brimington (£137,465 vs £118,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brimington (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Annesley Woodhouse (80.2 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Brimington 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 100% in Brimington.
Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Brimington lags behind at 411.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 96.9% in Brimington. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 79.2% in Brimington.
Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brimington is band C (score 70), ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,079 in Brimington. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Brimington.
Brimington 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 Brimington has 11,068. Median household income is £28,786.7 in Brimington and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.7 in Brimington. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 55.8% in Brimington.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 11,068 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 25.4% |
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