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Breaston and Draycott vs Brinsley and Underwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brinsley And Underwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% lower. Breaston And Draycott has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brinsley And Underwood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Breaston and Draycott

£348,352

Brinsley and Underwood

£263,651

Crime Rate

Breaston and Draycott

72.1

Brinsley and Underwood

80.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Breaston and Draycott

50.0%

Brinsley and Underwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Breaston and Draycott

410

Brinsley and Underwood

465.9

EPC Rating

Breaston and Draycott

70.5

Brinsley and Underwood

70.6

Median Income

Breaston and Draycott

£31,856

Brinsley and Underwood

£29,215

Property in Breaston And Draycott commands an average of £348,352, compared with £263,651 in Brinsley And Underwood – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 50% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £210,232).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 34%.

Breaston And Draycott has a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Brinsley And Underwood at 80 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Breaston And Draycott 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.

Families may prefer Brinsley And Underwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Breaston And Draycott. There are 2 schools in Breaston And Draycott and 3 in Brinsley And Underwood.

Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 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.

MetricBreaston and DraycottBrinsley and Underwood
Total Schools23
Primary23
Secondary00
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 410.0 Mbps in Breaston And Draycott. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott 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

Energy efficiency favours Brinsley And Underwood, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott and £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Breaston And Draycott has a population of 7,393 and Brinsley And Underwood has 4,514.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottBrinsley and Underwood
Population7,3934,514
Median Age43.144.8
Median Household Income£31,856.2£29,214.5
Employment Rate59.2%56.9%
Owner Occupied68.8%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Brinsley And Underwood?
Breaston And Draycott and Brinsley And Underwood are approximately 10.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brinsley And Underwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,651.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Brinsley And Underwood safer?
Breaston And Draycott has the lower crime rate at 72.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brinsley And Underwood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brinsley And Underwood has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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