Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Beeston (broxtowe) is about 7% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Beeston (broxtowe) is £320,616, which is 7% less than Cotgrave at £345,414. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £122,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBeeston (broxtowe) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cotgrave. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools in total, while Cotgrave has 2.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 357.2 Mbps in Cotgrave. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (467 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cotgrave are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Cotgrave has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Cotgrave and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 41 in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 53.5% in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 60.4% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 37% |
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