Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Shepshed
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Shepshed is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Shepshed
£320,460
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Shepshed
67.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Shepshed
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Shepshed
299.9
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Shepshed
72.2
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Shepshed
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £320,460, Shepshed undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Shepshed it is a flat at £103,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £103,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shepshed prices grew faster — 79% vs 63%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Shepshed 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 Shepshed, which has 5 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.
Shepshed School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 5 |
| Primary | 14 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Shepshed's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 93.5% in Shepshed. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 50.5% in Shepshed.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (467 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Shepshed, scoring 72.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,135 in Shepshed. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Shepshed.
Shepshed has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in Shepshed and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 44 in Shepshed. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 58% in Shepshed. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 72.4% in Shepshed. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Shepshed has 14,873.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Shepshed |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 14,873 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 36% |
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