Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Borrowash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Borrowash at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBeeston (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.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Borrowash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 14 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Borrowash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,171 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.4% |
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