Belper vs Clifton (Nottingham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Belper is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Clifton (nottingham) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Clifton (Nottingham)
£320,616
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Clifton (Nottingham)
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Clifton (Nottingham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Clifton (Nottingham)
453.7
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Clifton (Nottingham)
70.9
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Clifton (Nottingham)
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £290,909, Belper undercuts Clifton (nottingham) (£320,616) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Clifton (nottingham) it is a flat at £154,053.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Clifton (nottingham) (£278,845 vs £246,334).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clifton (nottingham) prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBelper has a crime rate of 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Clifton (nottingham) at 122.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Clifton (nottingham) 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Belper, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Clifton (nottingham), which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clifton (Nottingham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clifton (nottingham) averages 453.7 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 97.3% in Clifton (nottingham). Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 88.7% in Clifton (nottingham).
Clifton (nottingham) is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (454 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Clifton (nottingham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,103 in Clifton (nottingham). 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Clifton (nottingham).
Clifton (nottingham) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £29,076.5 in Clifton (nottingham). The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 41 in Clifton (nottingham). Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 60.4% in Clifton (nottingham). Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 53.5% in Clifton (nottingham).
| Indicator | Belper | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 22,936 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 37% |
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