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Annesley Woodhouse vs Clowne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Clowne wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Clowne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Clowne

£187,149

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Clowne

66.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Clowne

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Clowne

411

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Clowne

70

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Clowne

£28,787

At £187,149, Clowne undercuts Annesley Woodhouse (£232,889) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £266,434).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 23%.

Residents of Clowne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.5 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 Clowne it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Clowne, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Clowne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseClowne
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Annesley Woodhouse averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Clowne's 411.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 79.2% in Clowne.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 411 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Clowne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,079 in Clowne. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.

Clowne has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,786.7 in Clowne and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.7 in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 66.4% in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 55.8% in Clowne.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseClowne
Population6,1627,759
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 Clowne?
Annesley Woodhouse and Clowne are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Clowne?
Clowne is cheaper, with an average house price of £187,149.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Clowne safer?
Clowne has the lower crime rate at 66.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Clowne?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Clowne?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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