Belper vs Stanton Hill and Skegby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stanton Hill And Skegby wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stanton Hill And Skegby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£211,364
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Stanton Hill and Skegby
80.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Stanton Hill and Skegby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Stanton Hill and Skegby
426.2
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Stanton Hill and Skegby
69.9
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Stanton Hill and Skegby
£27,631
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Belper commands an average of £290,909, compared with £211,364 in Stanton Hill And Skegby – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby it is a terraced at £111,783.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 81% pricier in Belper (£201,773 vs £111,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanton Hill And Skegby prices grew faster — 79% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Belper experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 versus 80.1 per 1,000 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Stanton Hill And Skegby 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 Stanton Hill And Skegby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Belper. There are 6 schools in Belper and 2 in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanton Hill and Skegby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Stanton Hill And Skegby and 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 96.8% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 82.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Stanton Hill And Skegby is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (426 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Stanton Hill And Skegby, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,066 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Stanton Hill And Skegby.
Stanton Hill And Skegby has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £27,631 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 43.5 in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.9% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 65.7% in Stanton Hill And Skegby. Belper has a population of 19,076 and Stanton Hill And Skegby has 4,568.
| Indicator | Belper | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 4,568 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £27,631 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 21.9% |
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