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Annesley Woodhouse vs Pinxton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Pinxton wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Pinxton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Pinxton

£186,825

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Pinxton

66.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Pinxton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Pinxton

465.9

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Pinxton

70.6

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Pinxton

£29,215

Property in Annesley Woodhouse commands an average of £232,889, compared with £186,825 in Pinxton – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Pinxton it is a flat at £73,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £246,781).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Pinxton prices grew faster — 62% vs 47%.

Residents of Pinxton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.1 per 1,000 versus 80.2 per 1,000 in Annesley Woodhouse. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in Pinxton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Annesley Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Pinxton. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 3 in Pinxton.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Pinxton School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAnnesley WoodhousePinxton
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Pinxton and 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 98.2% in Pinxton. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 92% in Pinxton.

Pinxton is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (466 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Pinxton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,103 in Pinxton. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Pinxton.

Pinxton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,214.5 in Pinxton and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 44.8 in Pinxton. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 69.2% in Pinxton. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.9% in Pinxton.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhousePinxton
Population6,1624,207
Median Age43.544.8
Median Household Income£27,631£29,214.5
Employment Rate56.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Pinxton?
Annesley Woodhouse and Pinxton are approximately 2.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Pinxton?
Pinxton is cheaper, with an average house price of £186,825.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Pinxton safer?
Pinxton has the lower crime rate at 66.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Pinxton?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Pinxton?
Pinxton has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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