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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Ruddington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.

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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

At £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 rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Ruddington 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 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.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Ruddington
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Ruddington
Population52,3597,673
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Ruddington?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Ruddington are approximately 3.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ruddington?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Ruddington safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ruddington?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Ruddington?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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