Belper vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brinsley And Underwood is about 10% cheaper on average. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brinsley And Underwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Brinsley And Underwood is £263,651, which is 10% less than Belper at £290,909. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Belper (£392,329 vs £304,878).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Belper (66.4 per 1,000) compared to Brinsley And Underwood (80 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBrinsley And Underwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Belper. Belper has 6 schools in total, while Brinsley And Underwood has 3.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brinsley And Underwood offers faster average downloads at 465.9 Mbps, compared to 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (466 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brinsley And Underwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood.
| Indicator | Belper | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 26.6% |
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