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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs South Normanton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Beeston (broxtowe) wins on house prices with a 39% gap. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

South Normanton

£523,305

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

South Normanton

66.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

South Normanton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

South Normanton

407.9

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

South Normanton

70.3

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

South Normanton

£28,974

At £320,616, Beeston (broxtowe) undercuts South Normanton (£523,305) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 104% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £75,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Normanton prices grew faster — 99% vs 63%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and South Normanton 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 South Normanton, which has 4 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.

South Normanton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)South Normanton
Total Schools174
Primary143
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of South Normanton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 78.6% in South Normanton.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (467 vs 408 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours South Normanton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band D) in Beeston (broxtowe). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,098 in South Normanton. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.

South Normanton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,973.5 in South Normanton and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 45.3 in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 56.5% in South Normanton. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 69% in South Normanton. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and South Normanton has 11,552.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)South Normanton
Population52,35911,552
Median Age40.845.3
Median Household Income£28,568.5£28,973.5
Employment Rate52.5%56.5%
Owner Occupied58.2%69%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and South Normanton?
Beeston (broxtowe) and South Normanton are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or South Normanton?
Beeston (broxtowe) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or South Normanton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or South Normanton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or South Normanton?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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