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Belper vs Clifton (Nottingham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Belper 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.

Of 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.

MetricBelperClifton (Nottingham)
Total Schools67
Primary56
Secondary11
% Top two bands75%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).

IndicatorBelperClifton (Nottingham)
Population19,07622,936
Median Age47.141
Median Household Income£30,607.7£29,076.5
Employment Rate56.8%53.5%
Owner Occupied71.3%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified31.3%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Belper and Clifton (nottingham)?
Belper and Clifton (nottingham) are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Belper or Clifton (nottingham)?
Belper is cheaper, with an average house price of £290,909.
Is Belper or Clifton (nottingham) safer?
Belper has the lower crime rate at 66.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Belper or Clifton (nottingham)?
Clifton (nottingham) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Belper or Clifton (nottingham)?
Clifton (nottingham) has faster average broadband at 453.7 Mbps.

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