Brimington vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Creswell offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Creswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,809 versus £195,219 in Brimington. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Brimington (£137,465 vs £93,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Creswell prices grew faster — 48% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brimington (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Creswell (66.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Brimington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Creswell.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Creswell enjoy 418.8 Mbps on average, while Brimington lags behind at 411.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 80% in Creswell.
Creswell is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (419 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Creswell is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Brimington's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,099 in Creswell. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brimington has a population of 11,068 while Creswell has 5,792. Median household income is £28,786.7 in Brimington and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 44.4 in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 56.2% in Creswell.
| Indicator | Brimington | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 23.4% |
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