Brimington vs Brinsley and Underwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrimington 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Brimington | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brimington | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 4,514 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,214.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 26.6% |
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