Brimington vs Dronfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brimington offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Dronfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Dronfield
£326,962
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Dronfield
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Dronfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Dronfield
400.1
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Dronfield
69.3
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Dronfield
£30,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Brimington is £195,219, which is 40% less than Dronfield at £326,962. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Dronfield it is a flat at £154,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Dronfield (£237,262 vs £137,465).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dronfield prices grew faster — 43% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 52.2 offences per 1,000 people, Dronfield is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Brimington's 66.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Dronfield 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 MidlandsBrimington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dronfield. Brimington has 4 schools in total, while Dronfield has 10.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dronfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Dronfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brimington offers faster average downloads at 411.0 Mbps, compared to 400.1 Mbps in Dronfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 95.1% in Dronfield. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 76.9% in Dronfield.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (411 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brimington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Dronfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,130 in Dronfield. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Dronfield.
Brimington has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,877 in Dronfield and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 47.3 in Dronfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 54.6% in Dronfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 70.5% in Dronfield.
| Indicator | Brimington | Dronfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 21,019 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £30,877 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 27.6% |
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