Belper vs Newton and Blackwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Belper wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newton And Blackwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Newton and Blackwell
£350,233
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Newton and Blackwell
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Newton and Blackwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Newton and Blackwell
407.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Newton and Blackwell
70.3
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Newton and Blackwell
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £290,909, Belper undercuts Newton And Blackwell (£350,233) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Newton And Blackwell it is a flat at £179,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Newton And Blackwell (£179,250 vs £135,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Belper experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 versus 66.5 per 1,000 in Newton And Blackwell. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Newton And Blackwell 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 Newton And Blackwell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newton and Blackwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Newton And Blackwell averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 95% in Newton And Blackwell. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 78.6% in Newton And Blackwell.
Newton And Blackwell is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (408 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Newton And Blackwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,098 in Newton And Blackwell. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Newton And Blackwell.
Newton And Blackwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £28,973.5 in Newton And Blackwell. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 45.3 in Newton And Blackwell. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 69% in Newton And Blackwell. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.5% in Newton And Blackwell.
| Indicator | Belper | Newton and Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 3,053 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £28,973.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 24.9% |
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