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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs East Leake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and East Leake 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 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)East Leake
Total Schools173
Primary142
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)East Leake
Population52,3598,551
Median Age40.844
Median Household Income£28,568.5£32,875.3
Employment Rate52.5%58%
Owner Occupied58.2%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and East Leake?
Beeston (broxtowe) and East Leake are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or East Leake?
East Leake is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,843.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or East Leake safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or East Leake?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or East Leake?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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