Borrowash vs Breaston and Draycott
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBorrowash 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.
| Metric | Borrowash | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Borrowash | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 7,393 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £31,856.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 59.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 29.4% |
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