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Annesley Woodhouse vs Derby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annesley Woodhouse wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Derby

£262,742

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Derby

109.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Derby

91.6%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Derby

496

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Derby

71.2

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Derby

£32,106

Property in Derby commands an average of £262,742, compared with £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Derby it is a flat at £129,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Derby (£175,057 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 30%.

Residents of Annesley Woodhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.2 per 1,000 versus 109.4 per 1,000 in Derby. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Derby 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 91.6% in Derby. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 93 in Derby.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Derby School Inspection Breakdown

91.6% of 93 schools (77 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseDerby
Total Schools293
Primary277
Secondary016
% Top two bands100%91.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 496.0 Mbps in Derby and 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 99.7% in Derby. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 99.1% in Derby.

Derby is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (496 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Derby, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Annesley Woodhouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,117 in Derby. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Derby.

Derby has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,105.5 in Derby and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 41.8 in Derby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 58.8% in Derby. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 66.8% in Derby. Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 and Derby has 275,561.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseDerby
Population6,162275,561
Median Age43.541.8
Median Household Income£27,631£32,105.5
Employment Rate56.9%58.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Derby?
Annesley Woodhouse and Derby are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Derby?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Derby safer?
Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate at 80.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Derby?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Derby?
Derby has faster average broadband at 496.0 Mbps.

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