Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ashby De La Zouch offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashby De La Zouch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£334,658
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Crime Rate
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
54.4
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
100.0%
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
361.7
Breaston and Draycott
410
EPC Rating
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
72.2
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Median Income
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
£33,289
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Ashby De La Zouch is £334,658, which is 4% less than Breaston And Draycott at £348,352. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£251,467 vs £183,747).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Ashby De La Zouch (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Breaston And Draycott (72.1 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Breaston And Draycott it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsAshby De La Zouch has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Breaston And Draycott. Ashby De La Zouch has 7 schools in total, while Breaston And Draycott has 2.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Breaston And Draycott offers faster average downloads at 410.0 Mbps, compared to 361.7 Mbps in Ashby De La Zouch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 94.5% in Breaston And Draycott. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott.
Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (410 vs 362 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ashby De La Zouch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.2 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.
Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashby De La Zouch versus 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 7,393 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 29.4% |
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