Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Castle Donington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Beeston (broxtowe) is about 0% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Castle Donington
£321,094
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Castle Donington
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Castle Donington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Castle Donington
319.9
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Castle Donington
71.7
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Castle Donington
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Beeston (broxtowe) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,616 versus £321,094 in Castle Donington. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Castle Donington it is a flat at £154,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £367,553).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Castle Donington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Beeston (broxtowe): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Castle Donington.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Castle Donington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 4 |
| Primary | 14 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Beeston (broxtowe) enjoy 466.7 Mbps on average, while Castle Donington lags behind at 319.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 90.1% in Castle Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58.7% in Castle Donington.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (467 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Castle Donington is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Beeston (broxtowe)'s band D (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,147 in Castle Donington. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Castle Donington.
Castle Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 while Castle Donington has 7,344. Median household income is £31,828.7 in Castle Donington and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 43.4 in Castle Donington. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58% in Castle Donington.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Castle Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,344 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 35% |
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