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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Kegworth

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

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The verdict

Overall, Kegworth offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Kegworth

£259,601

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Kegworth

54.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Kegworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Kegworth

319.9

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Kegworth

71.7

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Kegworth

£31,829

The average house price in Kegworth is £259,601, which is 24% less than Beeston (broxtowe) at £320,616. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £317,369).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 20%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Kegworth 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 Kegworth. Beeston (broxtowe) has 17 schools in total, while Kegworth has 1.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Kegworth
Total Schools171
Primary141
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Beeston (broxtowe) offers faster average downloads at 466.7 Mbps, compared to 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58.7% in Kegworth.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (467 vs 320 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Kegworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,147 in Kegworth. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.

Kegworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,828.7 in Kegworth and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 43.4 in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58% in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 68.8% in Kegworth.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Kegworth
Population52,3594,293
Median Age40.843.4
Median Household Income£28,568.5£31,828.7
Employment Rate52.5%58%
Owner Occupied58.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Kegworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Kegworth are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Kegworth?
Kegworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £259,601.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Kegworth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Kegworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Kegworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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