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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs West Hallam

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in West Hallam is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

West Hallam

£289,779

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

West Hallam

72.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

West Hallam

0.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

West Hallam

457.7

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

West Hallam

69

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

West Hallam

£31,006

Buyers will find West Hallam more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,779 versus £320,616 in Beeston (broxtowe). The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in West Hallam it is a terraced at £226,400.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£437,615 vs £333,293).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 43%.

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Beeston (broxtowe): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in West Hallam.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

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

West Hallam School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)West Hallam
Total Schools172
Primary142
Secondary30
% Top two bands100%0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Beeston (broxtowe) enjoy 466.7 Mbps on average, while West Hallam lags behind at 457.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 96.7% in West Hallam. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 89.7% in West Hallam.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (467 vs 458 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Beeston (broxtowe) is band D (score 69.7), ahead of West Hallam's band D (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,180 in West Hallam. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.4% in West Hallam.

Beeston (broxtowe) has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 while West Hallam has 5,912. Median household income is £31,006.3 in West Hallam and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 45.4 in West Hallam. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 57.4% in West Hallam.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)West Hallam
Population52,3595,912
Median Age40.845.4
Median Household Income£28,568.5£31,006.3
Employment Rate52.5%57.4%
Owner Occupied58.2%71%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%29.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and West Hallam?
Beeston (broxtowe) and West Hallam are approximately 6.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or West Hallam?
West Hallam is cheaper, with an average house price of £289,779.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or West Hallam safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or West Hallam?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or West Hallam?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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