Town comparison
Belper vs Nottingham
Which is better to live in? 13.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Nottingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nottingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Nottingham
£275,978
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Nottingham
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Nottingham
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Nottingham
426.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Nottingham
69.2
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Nottingham
£25,296
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Belper commands an average of £290,909, compared with £275,978 in Nottingham – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Belper (£201,773 vs £176,551).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBelper has a crime rate of 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Nottingham at 122.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Nottingham, where 90.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Belper. There are 6 schools in Belper and 84 in Nottingham.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nottingham School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 84 |
| Primary | 5 | 67 |
| Secondary | 1 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.9 Mbps in Nottingham and 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 82.6% in Nottingham.
Nottingham is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (427 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nottingham, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,034 in Nottingham. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.
Nottingham has more energy-efficient housing — 56.8% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 36.4 in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 48.8% in Nottingham. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 45.1% in Nottingham. Belper has a population of 19,076 and Nottingham has 299,786.
| Indicator | Belper | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 299,786 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 36.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £25,296 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 48.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 45.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 28.6% |
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