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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Shepshed

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.

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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

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

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Shepshed
Total Schools175
Primary144
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Shepshed
Population52,35914,873
Median Age40.844
Median Household Income£28,568.5£32,875.3
Employment Rate52.5%58%
Owner Occupied58.2%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Shepshed?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Shepshed are approximately 11.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Shepshed?
Shepshed is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,460.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Shepshed safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Shepshed?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Shepshed?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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