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Breaston and Draycott vs East Leake

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, East Leake wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, East Leake edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Breaston and Draycott

£348,352

East Leake

£314,843

Crime Rate

Breaston and Draycott

72.1

East Leake

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Breaston and Draycott

50.0%

East Leake

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Breaston and Draycott

410

East Leake

299.9

EPC Rating

Breaston and Draycott

70.5

East Leake

72.2

Median Income

Breaston and Draycott

£31,856

East Leake

£32,875

Property in Breaston And Draycott commands an average of £348,352, compared with £314,843 in East Leake – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£314,534 vs £253,828).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 24%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and East Leake at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer East Leake, 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 East Leake.

Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown

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

East Leake School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBreaston and DraycottEast Leake
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands50%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 410.0 Mbps in Breaston And Draycott and 299.9 Mbps in East Leake. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 50.5% in East Leake.

Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (410 vs 300 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours East Leake, scoring 72.2 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 £1,135 in East Leake. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.

East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 44 in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 58% in East Leake. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 72.4% in East Leake. Breaston And Draycott has a population of 7,393 and East Leake has 8,551.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottEast Leake
Population7,3938,551
Median Age43.144
Median Household Income£31,856.2£32,875.3
Employment Rate59.2%58%
Owner Occupied68.8%72.4%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%36%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and East Leake?
Breaston And Draycott and East Leake are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or East Leake?
East Leake is cheaper, with an average house price of £314,843.
Is Breaston And Draycott or East Leake safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or East Leake?
East Leake has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or East Leake?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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