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Annesley Woodhouse vs Duffield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Annesley Woodhouse is about 53% cheaper on average. Duffield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Duffield

£492,681

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Duffield

66.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Duffield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Duffield

339.1

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Duffield

67.8

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Duffield

£30,608

Buyers will find Annesley Woodhouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,889 versus £492,681 in Duffield. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Duffield it is a flat at £272,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 59% pricier in Duffield (£290,727 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 45%.

Crime is lower in Duffield (66.3 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 Duffield 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 Duffield.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Duffield School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Duffield lags behind at 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 95.3% in Duffield. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 60.7% in Duffield.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (426 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Annesley Woodhouse is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Duffield's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,332 in Duffield. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Duffield.

Annesley Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 while Duffield has 4,691. Median household income is £30,607.7 in Duffield and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 47.1 in Duffield. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.8% in Duffield.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseDuffield
Population6,1624,691
Median Age43.547.1
Median Household Income£27,631£30,607.7
Employment Rate56.9%56.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%31.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Duffield?
Annesley Woodhouse and Duffield are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Duffield?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Duffield safer?
Duffield has the lower crime rate at 66.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Duffield?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Duffield?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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