Beeston (Broxtowe) vs West Hallam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and West Hallam at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 2 |
| Primary | 14 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 5,912 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £31,006.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 29.6% |
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