Breaston and Draycott vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 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.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 36% |
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