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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Castle Donington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Castle Donington at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Castle Donington
Total Schools174
Primary143
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Castle Donington
Population52,3597,344
Median Age40.843.4
Median Household Income£28,568.5£31,828.7
Employment Rate52.5%58%
Owner Occupied58.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Castle Donington?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Castle Donington are approximately 7.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Castle Donington?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Castle Donington safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Castle Donington?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Castle Donington?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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