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Annesley Woodhouse vs Brinsley and Underwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annesley Woodhouse wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Brinsley And Underwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Brinsley and Underwood

£263,651

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Brinsley and Underwood

80.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Brinsley and Underwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Brinsley and Underwood

465.9

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Brinsley and Underwood

70.6

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Brinsley and Underwood

£29,215

Property in Brinsley And Underwood commands an average of £263,651, compared with £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Brinsley And Underwood (£184,199 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.

Residents of Brinsley And Underwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80 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 Brinsley And Underwood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Annesley Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brinsley And Underwood. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 3 in Brinsley And Underwood.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseBrinsley and Underwood
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.

Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (466 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Brinsley And Underwood, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Annesley Woodhouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.

Brinsley And Underwood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 and Brinsley And Underwood has 4,514.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseBrinsley and Underwood
Population6,1624,514
Median Age43.544.8
Median Household Income£27,631£29,214.5
Employment Rate56.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Brinsley And Underwood?
Annesley Woodhouse and Brinsley And Underwood are approximately 3.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Brinsley And Underwood?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Brinsley And Underwood safer?
Brinsley And Underwood has the lower crime rate at 80 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Brinsley And Underwood?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brinsley And Underwood has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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