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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Duffield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Beeston (broxtowe) offers lower property prices by roughly 35%. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Duffield

£492,681

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Duffield

66.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Duffield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Duffield

339.1

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Duffield

67.8

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Duffield

£30,608

The average house price in Beeston (broxtowe) is £320,616, which is 35% less than Duffield at £492,681. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Duffield it is a flat at £272,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Duffield (£272,000 vs £154,053).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 45%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Duffield 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 Duffield. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools in total, while Duffield has 3.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Duffield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Duffield
Total Schools173
Primary142
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 339.1 Mbps in Duffield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Duffield. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 60.7% in Duffield.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (467 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Beeston (broxtowe) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band D) versus 67.8 (band C) in Duffield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,332 in Duffield. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Duffield.

Beeston (broxtowe) has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,607.7 in Duffield and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 47.1 in Duffield. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 56.8% in Duffield. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 71.3% in Duffield.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Duffield
Population52,3594,691
Median Age40.847.1
Median Household Income£28,568.5£30,607.7
Employment Rate52.5%56.8%
Owner Occupied58.2%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%31.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Duffield?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Duffield are approximately 12.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Duffield?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Duffield safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Duffield?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Duffield?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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