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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Carlton (Gedling)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Carlton (gedling) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Carlton (Gedling)
Total Schools1720
Primary1418
Secondary32
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Carlton (Gedling)
Population52,35949,783
Median Age40.845.3
Median Household Income£28,568.5£28,072
Employment Rate52.5%58.2%
Owner Occupied58.2%73.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%31.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Carlton (gedling)?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Carlton (gedling) are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Carlton (gedling)?
Carlton (gedling) is cheaper, with an average house price of £244,197.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Carlton (gedling) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Carlton (gedling)?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Carlton (gedling)?
Carlton (gedling) has faster average broadband at 474.0 Mbps.

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