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Brinsley and Underwood vs Castle Donington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brinsley And Underwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Castle Donington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brinsley And Underwood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Brinsley and Underwood

£263,651

Castle Donington

£321,094

Crime Rate

Brinsley and Underwood

80.0

Castle Donington

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brinsley and Underwood

100.0%

Castle Donington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brinsley and Underwood

465.9

Castle Donington

319.9

EPC Rating

Brinsley and Underwood

70.6

Castle Donington

71.7

Median Income

Brinsley and Underwood

£29,215

Castle Donington

£31,829

Property in Castle Donington commands an average of £321,094, compared with £263,651 in Brinsley And Underwood – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Brinsley And Underwood is a terraced at £184,199, while in Castle Donington it is a flat at £154,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Castle Donington (£263,337 vs £210,232).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brinsley And Underwood prices grew faster — 34% vs 11%.

Castle Donington has a crime rate of 54.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Brinsley And Underwood at 80 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brinsley And Underwood is violent-crime, while in Castle Donington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Brinsley And Underwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Castle Donington. There are 3 schools in Brinsley And Underwood and 4 in Castle Donington.

Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Castle Donington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrinsley and UnderwoodCastle Donington
Total Schools34
Primary33
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 465.9 Mbps in Brinsley And Underwood and 319.9 Mbps in Castle Donington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Brinsley And Underwood and 90.1% in Castle Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Brinsley And Underwood and 58.7% in Castle Donington.

Brinsley And Underwood is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (466 vs 320 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Castle Donington, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Brinsley And Underwood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Brinsley And Underwood and £1,147 in Castle Donington. 60.6% of homes in Brinsley And Underwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Castle Donington.

Castle Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 60.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,828.7 in Castle Donington and £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood. The median age is 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood and 43.4 in Castle Donington. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood and 58% in Castle Donington. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood versus 68.8% in Castle Donington. Brinsley And Underwood has a population of 4,514 and Castle Donington has 7,344.

IndicatorBrinsley and UnderwoodCastle Donington
Population4,5147,344
Median Age44.843.4
Median Household Income£29,214.5£31,828.7
Employment Rate56.9%58%
Owner Occupied69.2%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%35%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brinsley And Underwood and Castle Donington?
Brinsley And Underwood and Castle Donington are approximately 14.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brinsley And Underwood or Castle Donington?
Brinsley And Underwood is cheaper, with an average house price of £263,651.
Is Brinsley And Underwood or Castle Donington safer?
Castle Donington has the lower crime rate at 54.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brinsley And Underwood or Castle Donington?
Brinsley And Underwood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brinsley And Underwood or Castle Donington?
Brinsley And Underwood has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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