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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Breaston and Draycott

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Beeston (broxtowe) is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Breaston and Draycott

£348,352

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Breaston and Draycott

72.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Breaston and Draycott

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Breaston and Draycott

410

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Breaston and Draycott

70.5

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Breaston and Draycott

£31,856

The average house price in Beeston (broxtowe) is £320,616, which is 8% less than Breaston And Draycott at £348,352. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£209,531 vs £183,747).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 63%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Breaston And Draycott 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 50% in Breaston And Draycott. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools in total, while Breaston And Draycott has 2.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Breaston and Draycott
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.

Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Breaston and Draycott
Population52,3597,393
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 Breaston And Draycott?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Breaston And Draycott are approximately 4.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Breaston And Draycott?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Breaston And Draycott safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Breaston And Draycott?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Breaston And Draycott?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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