Breaston and Draycott vs Cotgrave
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cotgrave is about 1% cheaper on average. For families, Cotgrave edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Cotgrave
£345,414
Crime Rate
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Cotgrave
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Cotgrave
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Breaston and Draycott
410
Cotgrave
357.2
EPC Rating
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Cotgrave
70.9
Median Income
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
Cotgrave
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Cotgrave is £345,414, which is 1% less than Breaston And Draycott at £348,352. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Cotgrave it is a flat at £122,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £238,394).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 58%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and Cotgrave at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsCotgrave has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Breaston And Draycott. Breaston And Draycott has 2 schools in total, while Cotgrave has 2.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 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 | Breaston and Draycott | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott and 95.3% in Cotgrave. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 63.4% in Cotgrave.
Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,103 in Cotgrave. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cotgrave.
Breaston And Draycott 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 Breaston And Draycott and £29,076.5 in Cotgrave. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 41 in Cotgrave. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 53.5% in Cotgrave. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 60.4% in Cotgrave.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 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% |
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