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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Keyworth

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

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The verdict

Property in Beeston (broxtowe) is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Keyworth

£334,052

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Keyworth

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Keyworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Keyworth

357.2

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Keyworth

70.9

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Keyworth

£29,077

Buyers will find Beeston (broxtowe) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,616 versus £334,052 in Keyworth. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Keyworth it is a terraced at £195,275.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Keyworth (£218,160 vs £154,053).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 36%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Beeston (broxtowe): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Keyworth.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Keyworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Keyworth
Total Schools174
Primary143
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Beeston (broxtowe) enjoy 466.7 Mbps on average, while Keyworth lags behind at 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Keyworth. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 63.4% in Keyworth.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Keyworth is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Beeston (broxtowe)'s band D (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,103 in Keyworth. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Keyworth.

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

Demographics & Economy

Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 while Keyworth has 6,822. Median household income is £29,076.5 in Keyworth and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 41 in Keyworth. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 53.5% in Keyworth.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Keyworth
Population52,3596,822
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 Keyworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Keyworth are approximately 6.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Keyworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Keyworth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Keyworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Keyworth?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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