Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Brinsley And Underwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £263,651, Brinsley And Underwood undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £304,878).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Brinsley And Underwood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brinsley And Underwood, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 14 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Brinsley And Underwood's 465.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (467 vs 466 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brinsley And Underwood, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Brinsley And Underwood has 4,514.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 26.6% |
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