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Annesley Woodhouse vs Forest Town

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Annesley Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. 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

Forest Town

£235,607

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Forest Town

92.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Forest Town

87.5%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Forest Town

440.8

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Forest Town

70.4

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Forest Town

£27,804

At £232,889, Annesley Woodhouse undercuts Forest Town (£235,607) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Forest Town it is a flat at £61,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £281,342).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Forest Town prices grew faster — 63% vs 47%.

Annesley Woodhouse has a crime rate of 80.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Forest Town at 92 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Forest Town 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 Forest Town, which has 8 schools, the figure is 87.5%.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Forest Town School Inspection Breakdown

87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseForest Town
Total Schools28
Primary27
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%87.5%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Forest Town averages 440.8 Mbps – ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 98% in Forest Town. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 85.3% in Forest Town.

Forest Town is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (441 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Forest Town, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Annesley Woodhouse. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,086 in Forest Town. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Forest Town.

Forest Town has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,804.2 in Forest Town and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 44.3 in Forest Town. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.8% in Forest Town. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 66.6% in Forest Town. Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 and Forest Town has 19,015.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseForest Town
Population6,16219,015
Median Age43.544.3
Median Household Income£27,631£27,804.2
Employment Rate56.9%56.8%
Owner Occupied65.7%66.6%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%23.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Forest Town?
Annesley Woodhouse and Forest Town are approximately 6.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Forest Town?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Forest Town safer?
Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate at 80.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Forest Town?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Forest Town?
Forest Town has faster average broadband at 440.8 Mbps.

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