Belper vs West Hallam
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, West Hallam wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Belper has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Belper edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Belper
£290,909
West Hallam
£289,779
Crime Rate
Belper
66.4
West Hallam
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Belper
75.0%
West Hallam
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Belper
339.1
West Hallam
457.7
EPC Rating
Belper
67.8
West Hallam
69
Median Income
Belper
£30,608
West Hallam
£31,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Belper commands an average of £290,909, compared with £289,779 in West Hallam – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Belper is a flat at £135,318, while in West Hallam it is a terraced at £226,400.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Belper (£392,329 vs £333,293).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Belper prices grew faster — 48% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Belper experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.4 per 1,000 versus 72.1 per 1,000 in West Hallam. The most common crime category in Belper is violent-crime, while in West Hallam 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 Belper, where 75% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in West Hallam. There are 6 schools in Belper and 2 in West Hallam.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
West Hallam School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Belper | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.7 Mbps in West Hallam and 339.1 Mbps in Belper. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Belper and 96.7% in West Hallam. Gigabit availability stands at 60.7% in Belper and 89.7% in West Hallam.
West Hallam is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (458 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
West Hallam leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (D), while Belper averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,332 in Belper and £1,180 in West Hallam. 50.8% of homes in Belper have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.4% in West Hallam.
West Hallam has more energy-efficient housing — 52.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,006.3 in West Hallam and £30,607.7 in Belper. The median age is 47.1 in Belper and 45.4 in West Hallam. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Belper versus 71% in West Hallam. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Belper and 57.4% in West Hallam.
| Indicator | Belper | West Hallam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,076 | 5,912 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,607.7 | £31,006.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 57.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 71% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.3% | 29.6% |
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