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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Cotgrave

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Cotgrave at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Beeston (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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Cotgrave
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Cotgrave
Population52,3597,794
Median Age40.841
Median Household Income£28,568.5£29,076.5
Employment Rate52.5%53.5%
Owner Occupied58.2%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%37%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Cotgrave?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Cotgrave are approximately 7.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Cotgrave?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Cotgrave safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Cotgrave?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Cotgrave?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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