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Annesley Woodhouse vs South Normanton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Annesley Woodhouse is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. South Normanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

South Normanton

£523,305

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

South Normanton

66.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

South Normanton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

South Normanton

407.9

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

South Normanton

70.3

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

South Normanton

£28,974

Property in South Normanton commands an average of £523,305, compared with £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Annesley Woodhouse (£344,500 vs £278,789).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Normanton prices grew faster — 99% vs 47%.

South Normanton has a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Annesley Woodhouse at 80.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse is violent-crime, while in South Normanton 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 South Normanton. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 4 in South Normanton.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

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

South Normanton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseSouth Normanton
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse and 407.9 Mbps in South Normanton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 78.6% in South Normanton.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

South Normanton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Annesley Woodhouse averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,098 in South Normanton. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,973.5 in South Normanton and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 45.3 in South Normanton. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 69% in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 56.5% in South Normanton.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseSouth Normanton
Population6,16211,552
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 South Normanton?
Annesley Woodhouse and South Normanton are approximately 3.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or South Normanton?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or South Normanton safer?
South Normanton has the lower crime rate at 66.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or South Normanton?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or South Normanton?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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