Breaston and Draycott vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBreaston 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 26.6% |
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