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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Ravenshead

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Beeston (broxtowe) is about 27% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Ravenshead

£440,919

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Ravenshead

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Ravenshead

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Ravenshead

450.9

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Ravenshead

71.3

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Ravenshead

£27,890

Buyers will find Beeston (broxtowe) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,616 versus £440,919 in Ravenshead. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Ravenshead it is a flat at £144,975.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£209,531 vs £182,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 54%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Ravenshead 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 Ravenshead.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ravenshead School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Beeston (broxtowe) enjoy 466.7 Mbps on average, while Ravenshead lags behind at 450.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 97% in Ravenshead. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 87.8% in Ravenshead.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 451 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ravenshead is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Beeston (broxtowe)'s band D (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,126 in Ravenshead. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Ravenshead.

Ravenshead has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 while Ravenshead has 5,370. Median household income is £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £27,890 in Ravenshead. The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44.4 in Ravenshead. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 57.5% in Ravenshead.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Ravenshead
Population52,3595,370
Median Age40.844.4
Median Household Income£28,568.5£27,890
Employment Rate52.5%57.5%
Owner Occupied58.2%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%26.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Ravenshead?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Ravenshead are approximately 11.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ravenshead?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Ravenshead safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ravenshead?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ravenshead?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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