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Breaston and Draycott vs Derby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Derby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Breaston And Draycott has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Derby edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Breaston and Draycott

£348,352

Derby

£262,742

Crime Rate

Breaston and Draycott

72.1

Derby

109.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Breaston and Draycott

50.0%

Derby

91.6%

Avg Download Speed

Breaston and Draycott

410

Derby

496

EPC Rating

Breaston and Draycott

70.5

Derby

71.2

Median Income

Breaston and Draycott

£31,856

Derby

£32,106

At £262,742, Derby undercuts Breaston And Draycott (£348,352) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Derby it is a flat at £129,279.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 38% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £228,201).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 30%.

Breaston And Draycott has a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52% lower than Derby at 109.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Breaston And Draycott is violent-crime, while in Derby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Breaston And Draycott, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Derby, which has 93 schools, the figure is 91.6%.

Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Derby School Inspection Breakdown

91.6% of 93 schools (77 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBreaston and DraycottDerby
Total Schools293
Primary277
Secondary016
% Top two bands50%91.6%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Derby averages 496.0 Mbps – ahead of Breaston And Draycott's 410.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 99.7% in Derby. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 99.1% in Derby.

Derby is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (496 vs 410 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Derby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Breaston And Draycott averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,117 in Derby. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Derby.

Derby has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,105.5 in Derby and £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 41.8 in Derby. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 66.8% in Derby. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 58.8% in Derby.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottDerby
Population7,393275,561
Median Age43.141.8
Median Household Income£31,856.2£32,105.5
Employment Rate59.2%58.8%
Owner Occupied68.8%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Derby?
Breaston And Draycott and Derby are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Derby?
Derby is cheaper, with an average house price of £262,742.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Derby safer?
Breaston And Draycott has the lower crime rate at 72.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Derby?
Derby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 91.6%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Derby?
Derby has faster average broadband at 496.0 Mbps.

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