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Annesley Woodhouse vs Ripley (Amber Valley)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Annesley Woodhouse is about 21% cheaper on average. Ripley (amber Valley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Ripley (Amber Valley)

£293,055

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Ripley (Amber Valley)

66.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Ripley (Amber Valley)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Ripley (Amber Valley)

433.7

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Ripley (Amber Valley)

69.6

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Ripley (Amber Valley)

£30,462

The average house price in Annesley Woodhouse is £232,889, which is 21% less than Ripley (amber Valley) at £293,055. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Ripley (amber Valley) it is a flat at £154,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Ripley (amber Valley) (£179,003 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 36%.

With 66.4 offences per 1,000 people, Ripley (amber Valley) 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 Ripley (amber Valley) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Annesley Woodhouse has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ripley (amber Valley). Annesley Woodhouse has 2 schools in total, while Ripley (amber Valley) has 7.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ripley (Amber Valley) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseRipley (Amber Valley)
Total Schools27
Primary26
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ripley (amber Valley) offers faster average downloads at 433.7 Mbps, compared to 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 94.8% in Ripley (amber Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 84.8% in Ripley (amber Valley).

Ripley (amber Valley) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (434 vs 426 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Annesley Woodhouse are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Ripley (amber Valley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,194 in Ripley (amber Valley). 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.4% in Ripley (amber Valley).

Annesley Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,462 in Ripley (amber Valley) and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 46 in Ripley (amber Valley). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 57.3% in Ripley (amber Valley). Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 72% in Ripley (amber Valley).

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseRipley (Amber Valley)
Population6,16220,191
Median Age43.546
Median Household Income£27,631£30,462
Employment Rate56.9%57.3%
Owner Occupied65.7%72%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%28.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Ripley (amber Valley)?
Annesley Woodhouse and Ripley (amber Valley) are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Ripley (amber Valley) safer?
Ripley (amber Valley) has the lower crime rate at 66.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Ripley (amber Valley)?
Ripley (amber Valley) has faster average broadband at 433.7 Mbps.

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