Belper vs South Normanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Belper is about 44% cheaper on average. South Normanton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, South Normanton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
South Normanton
£523,305
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
South Normanton
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
South Normanton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
South Normanton
407.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
South Normanton
70.3
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
South Normanton
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Belper is £290,909, which is 44% less than South Normanton at £523,305. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in South Normanton it is a flat at £75,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 79% pricier in Belper (£135,318 vs £75,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, South Normanton prices grew faster — 99% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in South Normanton (66.2 per 1,000) compared to Belper (66.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in South Normanton 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 MidlandsSouth Normanton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 75% in Belper. Belper has 6 schools in total, while South Normanton has 4.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
South Normanton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
South Normanton offers faster average downloads at 407.9 Mbps, compared to 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 95% in South Normanton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 78.6% in South Normanton.
South Normanton is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (408 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in South Normanton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,098 in South Normanton. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in South Normanton.
South Normanton 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 South Normanton. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 45.3 in South Normanton. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.5% in South Normanton. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 69% in South Normanton.
| Indicator | Belper | South Normanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 11,552 |
| 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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