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Annesley Woodhouse vs Brimington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseBrimington
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseBrimington
Population6,16211,068
Median Age43.545.7
Median Household Income£27,631£28,786.7
Employment Rate56.9%55.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%25.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Brimington?
Annesley Woodhouse and Brimington are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Brimington?
Brimington is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,219.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Brimington safer?
Brimington has the lower crime rate at 66.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Brimington?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Brimington?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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