Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Breaston And Draycott 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 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.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,393 |
| 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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