Brimington vs Brinsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Brinsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Brinsworth
£181,502
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Brinsworth
121.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Brinsworth
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Brinsworth
459.6
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Brinsworth
70
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Brinsworth
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £181,502, Brinsworth undercuts Brimington (£195,219) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Brinsworth it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Brimington (£309,870 vs £262,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrimington has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84% lower than Brinsworth at 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Brinsworth 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 MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Brimington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brinsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 80%.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brinsworth averages 459.6 Mbps – ahead of Brimington's 411.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 96.4% in Brinsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 90.6% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (460 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brimington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Brinsworth averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,063 in Brinsworth. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Brinsworth.
Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,075.5 in Brinsworth and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 42.2 in Brinsworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 61% in Brinsworth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 53.8% in Brinsworth.
| Indicator | Brimington | Brinsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 9,538 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 28.2% |
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