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Breaston and Draycott vs Kegworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Kegworth 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.

MetricBreaston and DraycottKegworth
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands50%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.

IndicatorBreaston and DraycottKegworth
Population7,3934,293
Median Age43.143.4
Median Household Income£31,856.2£31,828.7
Employment Rate59.2%58%
Owner Occupied68.8%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.4%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Breaston And Draycott and Kegworth?
Breaston And Draycott and Kegworth are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Breaston And Draycott or Kegworth?
Kegworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £259,601.
Is Breaston And Draycott or Kegworth safer?
Kegworth has the lower crime rate at 54.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Breaston And Draycott or Kegworth?
Kegworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Breaston And Draycott or Kegworth?
Breaston And Draycott has faster average broadband at 410.0 Mbps.

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