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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Edwalton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Beeston (broxtowe) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Edwalton

£720,329

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Edwalton

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Edwalton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Edwalton

357.2

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Edwalton

70.9

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Edwalton

£29,077

At £320,616, Beeston (broxtowe) undercuts Edwalton (£720,329) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £437,615).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 27%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Edwalton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Edwalton
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Edwalton's 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 63.4% in Edwalton.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (467 vs 357 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Edwalton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Beeston (broxtowe) averages 69.7 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,103 in Edwalton. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.

Edwalton has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,076.5 in Edwalton and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 41 in Edwalton. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 60.4% in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 53.5% in Edwalton.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Edwalton
Population52,3594,762
Median Age40.841
Median Household Income£28,568.5£29,076.5
Employment Rate52.5%53.5%
Owner Occupied58.2%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Edwalton?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Edwalton are approximately 4.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Edwalton?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Edwalton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Edwalton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Edwalton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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