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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Derby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Derby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Derby

£262,742

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Derby

109.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Derby

91.6%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Derby

496

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Derby

71.2

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Derby

£32,106

Property in Beeston (broxtowe) commands an average of £320,616, compared with £262,742 in Derby – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Derby it is a flat at £129,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£278,845 vs £228,201).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 30%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Beeston (broxtowe), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.6% in Derby. There are 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93 in Derby.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Derby School Inspection Breakdown

91.6% of 93 schools (77 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Derby
Total Schools1793
Primary1477
Secondary316
% Top two bands100%91.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 496.0 Mbps in Derby and 466.7 Mbps in Beeston (broxtowe). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 99.7% in Derby. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 99.1% in Derby.

Derby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (496 vs 467 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Derby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Beeston (broxtowe) averages 69.7 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,117 in Derby. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Derby.

Derby has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,105.5 in Derby and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 41.8 in Derby. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 66.8% in Derby. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58.8% in Derby.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Derby
Population52,359275,561
Median Age40.841.8
Median Household Income£28,568.5£32,105.5
Employment Rate52.5%58.8%
Owner Occupied58.2%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Derby?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Derby are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Derby?
Derby is cheaper, with an average house price of £262,742.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Derby safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Derby?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Derby?
Derby has faster average broadband at 496.0 Mbps.

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