Breaston and Draycott vs Derby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBreaston 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 93 |
| Primary | 2 | 77 |
| Secondary | 0 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 275,561 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £32,105.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 30.8% |
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