Breaston and Draycott vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Breaston And Draycott is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. For families, Edwalton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Edwalton
£720,329
Crime Rate
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Edwalton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Edwalton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Breaston and Draycott
410
Edwalton
357.2
EPC Rating
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Edwalton
70.9
Median Income
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
Edwalton
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Edwalton commands an average of £720,329, compared with £348,352 in Breaston And Draycott – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £439,093).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and Edwalton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Edwalton, 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 2 in Edwalton.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.0 Mbps in Breaston And Draycott and 357.2 Mbps in Edwalton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 63.4% in Edwalton.
Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (410 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Edwalton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Breaston And Draycott averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,103 in Edwalton. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.
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 Edwalton. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 41 in Edwalton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 60.4% in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 53.5% in Edwalton.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 4,762 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 37% |
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