Borrowash vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Borrowash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 62% lower. For families, Borrowash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Borrowash
£273,570
Edwalton
£720,329
Crime Rate
Borrowash
71.8
Edwalton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Borrowash
100.0%
Edwalton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Borrowash
410
Edwalton
357.2
EPC Rating
Borrowash
70.5
Edwalton
70.9
Median Income
Borrowash
£31,856
Edwalton
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £273,570, Borrowash undercuts Edwalton (£720,329) by around 62% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Borrowash is a flat at £50,000, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Edwalton (£191,625 vs £50,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Borrowash prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Borrowash and Edwalton 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 Edwalton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Borrowash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Borrowash | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Borrowash averages 410.0 Mbps – ahead of Edwalton's 357.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Borrowash and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Borrowash and 63.4% in Edwalton.
Borrowash is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (410 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Edwalton, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Borrowash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Borrowash and £1,103 in Edwalton. 60.4% of homes in Borrowash have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.
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 Edwalton. The median age is 43.1 in Borrowash and 41 in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Borrowash and 53.5% in Edwalton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Borrowash versus 60.4% in Edwalton. Borrowash has a population of 7,171 and Edwalton has 4,762.
| Indicator | Borrowash | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,171 | 4,762 |
| 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% |
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