Brimington vs Clay Cross
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Brimington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Clay Cross has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Clay Cross
£215,091
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Clay Cross
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Clay Cross
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Clay Cross
311.8
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Clay Cross
70.2
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Clay Cross
£28,862
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Clay Cross commands an average of £215,091, compared with £195,219 in Brimington – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Clay Cross it is a flat at £98,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 13% pricier in Brimington (£111,250 vs £98,290).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsClay Cross has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Brimington at 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross. There are 4 schools in Brimington and 2 in Clay Cross.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clay Cross School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| 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 311.8 Mbps in Clay Cross. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 86.5% in Clay Cross. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 57.2% in Clay Cross.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (411 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clay Cross, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brimington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,042 in Clay Cross. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Clay Cross.
Clay Cross has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,862 in Clay Cross and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 45.8 in Clay Cross. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 56% in Clay Cross. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 68.2% in Clay Cross. Brimington has a population of 11,068 and Clay Cross has 8,915.
| Indicator | Brimington | Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 8,915 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,862 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 24.6% |
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