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Annesley Woodhouse vs Newton and Blackwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Annesley Woodhouse offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Newton And Blackwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Newton and Blackwell

£350,233

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Newton and Blackwell

66.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Newton and Blackwell

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Newton and Blackwell

407.9

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Newton and Blackwell

70.3

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Newton and Blackwell

£28,974

Buyers will find Annesley Woodhouse more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £232,889 versus £350,233 in Newton And Blackwell. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Newton And Blackwell it is a flat at £179,250.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Newton And Blackwell (£226,178 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 39%.

With 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Newton And Blackwell is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Annesley Woodhouse's 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Newton And Blackwell 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 Newton And Blackwell.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newton and Blackwell School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseNewton and Blackwell
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Annesley Woodhouse enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Newton And Blackwell lags behind at 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 95% in Newton And Blackwell. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 78.6% in Newton And Blackwell.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (426 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Newton And Blackwell is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Annesley Woodhouse's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,098 in Newton And Blackwell. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Newton And Blackwell.

Newton And Blackwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 while Newton And Blackwell has 3,053. Median household income is £28,973.5 in Newton And Blackwell and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.3 in Newton And Blackwell. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.5% in Newton And Blackwell.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseNewton and Blackwell
Population6,1623,053
Median Age43.545.3
Median Household Income£27,631£28,973.5
Employment Rate56.9%56.5%
Owner Occupied65.7%69%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Newton And Blackwell?
Annesley Woodhouse and Newton And Blackwell are approximately 5.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Newton And Blackwell?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Newton And Blackwell safer?
Newton And Blackwell has the lower crime rate at 66.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Newton And Blackwell?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Newton And Blackwell?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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