Belper vs Ravenshead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Belper is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. For families, Ravenshead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Ravenshead
£440,919
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Ravenshead
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Ravenshead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Ravenshead
450.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Ravenshead
71.3
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Ravenshead
£27,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Ravenshead commands an average of £440,919, compared with £290,909 in Belper – a difference of 34%. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Ravenshead it is a flat at £144,975.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Ravenshead (£321,375 vs £246,334).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ravenshead prices grew faster — 54% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Belper and Ravenshead at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Ravenshead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Belper. There are 6 schools in Belper and 2 in Ravenshead.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ravenshead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Ravenshead and 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 97% in Ravenshead. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 87.8% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (451 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ravenshead leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,126 in Ravenshead. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Ravenshead.
Ravenshead has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £27,890 in Ravenshead. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 44.4 in Ravenshead. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 70.6% in Ravenshead. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 57.5% in Ravenshead.
| Indicator | Belper | Ravenshead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 5,370 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £27,890 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 26.8% |
Location
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