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Breaston and Draycott vs Edwalton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Breaston And Draycott and Edwalton at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricBreaston and DraycottEdwalton
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottEdwalton
Population7,3934,762
Median Age43.141
Median Household Income£31,856.2£29,076.5
Employment Rate59.2%53.5%
Owner Occupied68.8%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Edwalton?
Breaston And Draycott and Edwalton are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Edwalton?
Breaston And Draycott is cheaper, with an average house price of £348,352.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Edwalton safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Edwalton?
Edwalton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Edwalton?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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