Town comparison
Belper vs Duffield
Which is better to live in? 2.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Belper wins on house prices with a 41% gap. Duffield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Duffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Duffield
£492,681
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Duffield
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Duffield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Duffield
339.1
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Duffield
67.8
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Duffield
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Duffield commands an average of £492,681, compared with £290,909 in Belper – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Duffield it is a flat at £272,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Duffield (£272,000 vs £135,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Duffield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.3 per 1,000 versus 66.4 per 1,000 in Belper. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Duffield 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Duffield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Belper. There are 6 schools in Belper and 3 in Duffield.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Duffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 339.1 Mbps in Belper and 339.1 Mbps in Duffield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 95.3% in Duffield. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 60.7% in Duffield.
Belper is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (339 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Belper, scoring 67.8 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Duffield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,332 in Duffield. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Duffield.
Belper has more energy-efficient housing — 50.8% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £30,607.7 in Duffield. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 47.1 in Duffield. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.8% in Duffield. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 71.3% in Duffield. Belper has a population of 19,076 and Duffield has 4,691.
| Indicator | Belper | Duffield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 4,691 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 31.3% |
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