Breaston and Draycott vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kegworth is about 34% cheaper on average. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kegworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Breaston and Draycott
£348,352
Kegworth
£259,601
Crime Rate
Breaston and Draycott
72.1
Kegworth
54.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Breaston and Draycott
50.0%
Kegworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Breaston and Draycott
410
Kegworth
319.9
EPC Rating
Breaston and Draycott
70.5
Kegworth
71.7
Median Income
Breaston and Draycott
£31,856
Kegworth
£31,829
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Kegworth is £259,601, which is 34% less than Breaston And Draycott at £348,352. The most affordable entry point in Breaston And Draycott is a flat at £148,750, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Breaston And Draycott (£439,093 vs £317,369).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Breaston And Draycott prices grew faster — 76% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Kegworth (54.3 per 1,000) compared to Breaston And Draycott (72.1 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Breaston And Draycott is violent-crime, while in Kegworth 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 MidlandsKegworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Breaston And Draycott. Breaston And Draycott has 2 schools in total, while Kegworth has 1.
Breaston and Draycott School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Breaston and Draycott | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Breaston And Draycott offers faster average downloads at 410.0 Mbps, compared to 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Breaston And Draycott and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79.3% in Breaston And Draycott and 58.7% in Kegworth.
Breaston And Draycott is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (410 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kegworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Breaston And Draycott. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,156 in Breaston And Draycott and £1,147 in Kegworth. 60.4% of homes in Breaston And Draycott have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.
Kegworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,856.2 in Breaston And Draycott and £31,828.7 in Kegworth. The median age is 43.1 in Breaston And Draycott and 43.4 in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Breaston And Draycott and 58% in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Breaston And Draycott versus 68.8% in Kegworth.
| Indicator | Breaston and Draycott | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,393 | 4,293 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,856.2 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.4% | 35% |
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