Borrowash vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Brinsley And Underwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Borrowash has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
Brinsley and Underwood
£263,651
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
Brinsley and Underwood
80.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
Brinsley and Underwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
Brinsley and Underwood
465.9
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
Brinsley and Underwood
70.6
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
Brinsley and Underwood
£29,215
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Borrowash commands an average of £273,570, compared with £263,651 in Brinsley And Underwood – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Borrowash (£224,806 vs £184,199).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brinsley And Underwood prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBorrowash has a crime rate of 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Brinsley And Underwood at 80 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Borrowash is violent-crime, while in Brinsley And Underwood 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 Borrowash, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brinsley And Underwood. There are 3 schools in Borrowash and 3 in Brinsley And Underwood.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borrowash | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 410.0 Mbps in Borrowash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (466 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brinsley And Underwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Borrowash averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.
Brinsley And Underwood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood.
| Indicator | Borrowash | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 26.6% |
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