Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Derby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Derby at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 93 |
| Primary | 14 | 77 |
| Secondary | 3 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 275,561 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £32,105.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 30.8% |
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