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Brimington vs Brinsley and Underwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brimington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brimington

£195,219

Brinsley and Underwood

£263,651

Crime Rate

Brimington

66.1

Brinsley and Underwood

80.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brimington

100.0%

Brinsley and Underwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brimington

411

Brinsley and Underwood

465.9

EPC Rating

Brimington

70

Brinsley and Underwood

70.6

Median Income

Brimington

£28,787

Brinsley and Underwood

£29,215

Property in Brinsley And Underwood commands an average of £263,651, compared with £195,219 in Brimington – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is a terraced at £184,199.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Brinsley And Underwood (£184,199 vs £137,465).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.

Brimington has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Brinsley And Underwood at 80 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Brinsley And Underwood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Brimington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brinsley And Underwood. There are 4 schools in Brimington and 3 in Brinsley And Underwood.

Brimington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrimingtonBrinsley and Underwood
Total Schools43
Primary43
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 411.0 Mbps in Brimington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 98.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 92% in Brinsley And Underwood.

Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (466 vs 411 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Brinsley And Underwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Brimington averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.6% in Brinsley And Underwood.

Brinsley And Underwood has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood.

IndicatorBrimingtonBrinsley and Underwood
Population11,0684,514
Median Age45.744.8
Median Household Income£28,786.7£29,214.5
Employment Rate55.8%56.9%
Owner Occupied66.4%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified25.4%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brimington and Brinsley And Underwood?
Brimington and Brinsley And Underwood are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brimington or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brimington is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,219.
Is Brimington or Brinsley And Underwood safer?
Brimington has the lower crime rate at 66.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brimington or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brimington has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brimington or Brinsley And Underwood?
Brinsley And Underwood has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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