Brimington vs Carlton in Lindrick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Brimington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Carlton in Lindrick
£210,046
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Carlton in Lindrick
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Carlton in Lindrick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Carlton in Lindrick
409.6
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Carlton in Lindrick
70.8
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Carlton in Lindrick
£28,357
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Carlton In Lindrick commands an average of £210,046, compared with £195,219 in Brimington – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Carlton In Lindrick it is a flat at £93,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Brimington (£111,250 vs £93,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton In Lindrick prices grew faster — 47% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrimington has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Carlton In Lindrick at 78.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Carlton In Lindrick 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 Carlton In Lindrick. There are 4 schools in Brimington and 2 in Carlton In Lindrick.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton in Lindrick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.0 Mbps in Brimington and 409.6 Mbps in Carlton In Lindrick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 96% in Carlton In Lindrick. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 78.3% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carlton In Lindrick, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brimington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,170 in Carlton In Lindrick. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Carlton In Lindrick.
Carlton In Lindrick has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Brimington and £28,356.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 44.5 in Carlton In Lindrick. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 55.5% in Carlton In Lindrick. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 65.9% in Carlton In Lindrick. Brimington has a population of 11,068 and Carlton In Lindrick has 5,460.
| Indicator | Brimington | Carlton in Lindrick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 5,460 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,356.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 24.3% |
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