Borrowash vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Carlton (gedling) wins on house prices with a 12% gap. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Borrowash commands an average of £273,570, compared with £244,197 in Carlton (gedling) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Carlton (gedling) (£109,873 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Borrowash and Carlton (gedling) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Borrowash, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Carlton (gedling). There are 3 schools in Borrowash and 20 in Carlton (gedling).
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borrowash | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 20 |
| Primary | 3 | 18 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 474.0 Mbps in Carlton (gedling) and 410.0 Mbps in Borrowash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (474 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Carlton (gedling) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Borrowash averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Borrowash | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 31.9% |
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