Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carlton (gedling) wins on house prices with a 31% gap. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £244,197, Carlton (gedling) undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £109,873).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Carlton (gedling) 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 Carlton (gedling), which has 20 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 20 |
| Primary | 14 | 18 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Carlton (gedling) averages 474.0 Mbps – ahead of Beeston (broxtowe)'s 466.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (474 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carlton (gedling) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Beeston (broxtowe) averages 69.7 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.9% |
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