Belper vs Tibshelf
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tibshelf wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Tibshelf has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tibshelf edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
Tibshelf
£192,222
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
Tibshelf
66.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
Tibshelf
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
Tibshelf
407.9
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
Tibshelf
70.3
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
Tibshelf
£28,974
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £192,222, Tibshelf undercuts Belper (£290,909) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in Tibshelf it is a terraced at £111,093.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 82% pricier in Belper (£201,773 vs £111,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Tibshelf experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.2 per 1,000 versus 66.4 per 1,000 in Belper. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in Tibshelf 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Belper, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tibshelf, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tibshelf School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tibshelf averages 407.9 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 95% in Tibshelf. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 78.6% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (408 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tibshelf leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,098 in Tibshelf. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Tibshelf.
Tibshelf 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 Tibshelf. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 45.3 in Tibshelf. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 69% in Tibshelf. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 56.5% in Tibshelf.
| Indicator | Belper | Tibshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 4,352 |
| 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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