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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Sandiacre

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Sandiacre wins on house prices with a 40% gap. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Sandiacre

£229,748

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Sandiacre

134.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Sandiacre

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Sandiacre

471.5

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Sandiacre

69.9

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Sandiacre

£31,685

Property in Beeston (broxtowe) commands an average of £320,616, compared with £229,748 in Sandiacre – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Sandiacre it is a flat at £115,778.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£278,845 vs £203,760).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 52%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Beeston (broxtowe), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sandiacre. There are 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe) and 3 in Sandiacre.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Sandiacre School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Sandiacre
Total Schools173
Primary142
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 471.5 Mbps in Sandiacre and 466.7 Mbps in Beeston (broxtowe). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 99% in Sandiacre. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93.1% in Sandiacre.

Sandiacre is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (472 vs 467 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Sandiacre, scoring 69.9 on average (band D) compared to 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,179 in Sandiacre. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Sandiacre.

Sandiacre has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,685 in Sandiacre and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44.7 in Sandiacre. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58.4% in Sandiacre. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 71% in Sandiacre. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Sandiacre has 9,124.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Sandiacre
Population52,3599,124
Median Age40.844.7
Median Household Income£28,568.5£31,685
Employment Rate52.5%58.4%
Owner Occupied58.2%71%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%30%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Sandiacre?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Sandiacre are approximately 3.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Sandiacre?
Sandiacre is cheaper, with an average house price of £229,748.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Sandiacre safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Sandiacre?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Sandiacre?
Sandiacre has faster average broadband at 471.5 Mbps.

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