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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Breaston and Draycott

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Ashby 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.

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchBreaston and Draycott
Total Schools72
Primary52
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchBreaston and Draycott
Population15,1217,393
Median Age43.443.1
Median Household Income£33,289£31,856.2
Employment Rate61.1%59.2%
Owner Occupied73.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and Breaston And Draycott?
Ashby De La Zouch and Breaston And Draycott are approximately 12.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or Breaston And Draycott?
Ashby De La Zouch is cheaper, with an average house price of £334,658.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or Breaston And Draycott safer?
Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashby De La Zouch or Breaston And Draycott?
Ashby De La Zouch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashby De La Zouch or Breaston And Draycott?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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