Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Ruddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Beeston (broxtowe) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Ruddington
£468,619
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Ruddington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Ruddington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Ruddington
453.7
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Ruddington
70.9
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Ruddington
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £320,616, Beeston (broxtowe) undercuts Ruddington (£468,619) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Ruddington it is a flat at £163,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Ruddington (£540,992 vs £437,615).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruddington prices grew faster — 81% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Ruddington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ruddington, 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.
Ruddington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Ruddington's 453.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 97.3% in Ruddington. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 88.7% in Ruddington.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (467 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ruddington 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 Ruddington. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ruddington.
Ruddington 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 Ruddington and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 41 in Ruddington. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 60.4% in Ruddington. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 53.5% in Ruddington.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 7,673 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 37% |
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