Borrowash vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Borrowash wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £273,570, Borrowash undercuts East Leake (£314,843) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in East Leake (£136,333 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borrowash prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Borrowash and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Borrowash, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In East Leake, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borrowash | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borrowash averages 410.0 Mbps – ahead of East Leake's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 50.5% in East Leake.
Borrowash is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (410 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Leake leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Borrowash averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,135 in East Leake. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £31,856.2 in Borrowash. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 44 in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 72.4% in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 58% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Borrowash | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 36% |
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