Beeston (Broxtowe) vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Leake wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Beeston (broxtowe) commands an average of £320,616, compared with £314,843 in East Leake – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £372,867).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and East Leake 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 100% in East Leake. There are 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe) and 3 in East Leake.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 466.7 Mbps in Beeston (broxtowe) and 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 50.5% in East Leake.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (467 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Leake leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Beeston (broxtowe) averages 69.7 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,135 in East Leake. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44 in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 72.4% in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 36% |
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