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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Borrowash

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Borrowash is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Borrowash

£273,570

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Borrowash

71.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Borrowash

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Borrowash

410

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Borrowash

70.5

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Borrowash

£31,856

The average house price in Borrowash is £273,570, which is 17% less than Beeston (broxtowe) at £320,616. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Borrowash it is a flat at £50,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 208% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £50,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 29%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Borrowash at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Beeston (broxtowe) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Borrowash. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools in total, while Borrowash has 3.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Borrowash
Total Schools173
Primary143
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 410.0 Mbps in Borrowash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 94.5% in Borrowash. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 79.3% in Borrowash.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Borrowash are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,156 in Borrowash. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Borrowash.

Borrowash has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 43.1 in Borrowash. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 59.2% in Borrowash. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 68.8% in Borrowash.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Borrowash
Population52,3597,171
Median Age40.843.1
Median Household Income£28,568.5£31,856.2
Employment Rate52.5%59.2%
Owner Occupied58.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Borrowash?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Borrowash are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Borrowash?
Borrowash is cheaper, with an average house price of £273,570.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Borrowash safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Borrowash?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Borrowash?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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