Belper vs North Wingfield and Holmewood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, North Wingfield And Holmewood offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Wingfield And Holmewood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£284,133
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
North Wingfield and Holmewood
78.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
North Wingfield and Holmewood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
North Wingfield and Holmewood
401.6
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
North Wingfield and Holmewood
69.2
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
North Wingfield and Holmewood
£29,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in North Wingfield And Holmewood is £284,133, which is 2% less than Belper at £290,909. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood it is a flat at £86,700.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 56% pricier in Belper (£246,334 vs £157,569).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Wingfield And Holmewood prices grew faster — 95% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.4 offences per 1,000 people, Belper is the safer of the two – 18% lower than North Wingfield And Holmewood's 78.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in North Wingfield And Holmewood 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 MidlandsNorth Wingfield And Holmewood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Belper. Belper has 6 schools in total, while North Wingfield And Holmewood has 2.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Wingfield and Holmewood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
North Wingfield And Holmewood offers faster average downloads at 401.6 Mbps, compared to 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 93% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 77.3% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
North Wingfield And Holmewood is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (402 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in North Wingfield And Holmewood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,211 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
North Wingfield And Holmewood has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £29,251.2 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 46.9 in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 55.5% in North Wingfield And Holmewood. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 67.8% in North Wingfield And Holmewood.
| Indicator | Belper | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 9,545 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £29,251.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 28.8% |
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