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Breaston and Draycott vs Cotgrave

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and Cotgrave at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Cotgrave 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.

MetricBreaston and DraycottCotgrave
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottCotgrave
Population7,3937,794
Median Age43.141
Median Household Income£31,856.2£29,076.5
Employment Rate59.2%53.5%
Owner Occupied68.8%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Cotgrave?
Breaston And Draycott and Cotgrave are approximately 12.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Cotgrave?
Cotgrave is cheaper, with an average house price of £345,414.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Cotgrave safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Cotgrave?
Cotgrave has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Cotgrave?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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