Annesley Woodhouse vs Derby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Annesley Woodhouse | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 93 |
| Primary | 2 | 77 |
| Secondary | 0 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annesley Woodhouse | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,162 | 275,561 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,631 | £32,105.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.9% | 30.8% |
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