Borrowash vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Borrowash is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Borrowash is £273,570, which is 21% less than Cotgrave at £345,414. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Cotgrave (£122,500 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Borrowash and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBorrowash has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cotgrave. Borrowash has 3 schools in total, while Cotgrave has 2.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borrowash | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Borrowash offers faster average downloads at 410.0 Mbps, compared to 357.2 Mbps in Cotgrave. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Borrowash is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (410 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cotgrave are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Borrowash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Borrowash has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Borrowash and £29,076.5 in Cotgrave. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 41 in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 53.5% in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 60.4% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Borrowash | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 7,794 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 37% |
Location
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