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Borrowash vs Breaston and Draycott

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Borrowash is about 21% cheaper on average. Borrowash has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Borrowash

£273,570

Breaston and Draycott

£348,352

Crime Rate

Borrowash

71.8

Breaston and Draycott

72.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Borrowash

100.0%

Breaston and Draycott

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Borrowash

410

Breaston and Draycott

410

EPC Rating

Borrowash

70.5

Breaston and Draycott

70.5

Median Income

Borrowash

£31,856

Breaston and Draycott

£31,856

The average house price in Borrowash is £273,570, which is 21% less than Breaston And Draycott at £348,352. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Breaston And Draycott it is a flat at £148,750.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£148,750 vs £50,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 29%.

Crime is lower in Borrowash (71.8 per 1,000) compared to Breaston And Draycott (72.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Borrowash is violent-crime, while in Breaston And Draycott it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Borrowash has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Breaston And Draycott. Borrowash has 3 schools in total, while Breaston And Draycott has 2.

Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBorrowashBreaston and Draycott
Total Schools32
Primary32
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Borrowash offers faster average downloads at 410.0 Mbps, compared to 410.0 Mbps in Breaston And Draycott. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 94.5% in Breaston And Draycott. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott.

Borrowash is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (410 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Borrowash are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Breaston And Draycott.

Borrowash has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott.

IndicatorBorrowashBreaston and Draycott
Population7,1717,393
Median Age43.143.1
Median Household Income£31,856.2£31,856.2
Employment Rate59.2%59.2%
Owner Occupied68.8%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%29.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Borrowash and Breaston And Draycott?
Borrowash and Breaston And Draycott are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Borrowash or Breaston And Draycott?
Borrowash is cheaper, with an average house price of £273,570.
Is Borrowash or Breaston And Draycott safer?
Borrowash has the lower crime rate at 71.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Borrowash or Breaston And Draycott?
Borrowash has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Borrowash or Breaston And Draycott?
Borrowash has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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