Brimington vs Worksop
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brimington offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Worksop
£220,609
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Worksop
78.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Worksop
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Worksop
418.8
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Worksop
70.9
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Worksop
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Brimington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,219 versus £220,609 in Worksop. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Worksop it is a flat at £103,565.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 7% pricier in Brimington (£111,250 vs £103,565).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Brimington (66.1 per 1,000) compared to Worksop (78.9 per 1,000), a 19% difference. The most common crime category in Brimington is violent-crime, while in Worksop 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 85.7% in Worksop.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worksop School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brimington | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 4 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Worksop 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 Worksop. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 80% in Worksop.
Worksop 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 Worksop 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 Worksop. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Worksop.
Worksop 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 Worksop has 43,435. Median household income is £28,786.7 in Brimington and £27,853.3 in Worksop. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 44.4 in Worksop. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 56.2% in Worksop.
| Indicator | Brimington | Worksop |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 43,435 |
| 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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