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Annesley Woodhouse vs Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Annesley Woodhouse offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Kirkby In Ashfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

£280,000

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

80.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

426.2

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

69.9

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

£27,631

Buyers will find Annesley Woodhouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,889 versus £280,000 in Kirkby In Ashfield. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Kirkby In Ashfield it is a terraced at £200,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Kirkby In Ashfield (£200,000 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 7 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 2%.

With 80 offences per 1,000 people, Kirkby In Ashfield is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Annesley Woodhouse's 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Kirkby In Ashfield 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 Kirkby In Ashfield.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kirkby-in-Ashfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseKirkby-in-Ashfield
Total Schools28
Primary26
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

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

Demographics & Economy

Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 while Kirkby In Ashfield has 21,511. Median household income is £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse and £27,631 in Kirkby In Ashfield. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 43.5 in Kirkby In Ashfield. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.9% in Kirkby In Ashfield.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseKirkby-in-Ashfield
Population6,16221,511
Median Age43.543.5
Median Household Income£27,631£27,631
Employment Rate56.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%21.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Kirkby In Ashfield?
Annesley Woodhouse and Kirkby In Ashfield are approximately 1.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Kirkby In Ashfield?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Kirkby In Ashfield safer?
Kirkby In Ashfield has the lower crime rate at 80 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Kirkby In Ashfield?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Kirkby In Ashfield?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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