Brimington vs Oughtibridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brimington is about 41% cheaper on average. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Oughtibridge
£328,390
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Oughtibridge
97.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Oughtibridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Oughtibridge
353.5
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Oughtibridge
70.1
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Oughtibridge
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Brimington is £195,219, which is 41% less than Oughtibridge at £328,390. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Oughtibridge it is a flat at £143,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Oughtibridge (£317,855 vs £175,061).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Oughtibridge prices grew faster — 86% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.1 offences per 1,000 people, Brimington is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Oughtibridge's 97.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Oughtibridge 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 Oughtibridge. Brimington has 4 schools in total, while Oughtibridge has 1.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Oughtibridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brimington offers faster average downloads at 411.0 Mbps, compared to 353.5 Mbps in Oughtibridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 96.4% in Oughtibridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 65.6% in Oughtibridge.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (411 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Oughtibridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Brimington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,087 in Oughtibridge. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Oughtibridge.
Oughtibridge has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,541 in Oughtibridge and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 42.6 in Oughtibridge. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 54.5% in Oughtibridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 61.4% in Oughtibridge.
| Indicator | Brimington | Oughtibridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 3,128 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 26.6% |
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