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Brinsley and Underwood vs Kegworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Kegworth wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Kegworth 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

Kegworth

£259,601

Crime Rate

Brinsley and Underwood

80.0

Kegworth

54.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Brinsley and Underwood

100.0%

Kegworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Brinsley and Underwood

465.9

Kegworth

319.9

EPC Rating

Brinsley and Underwood

70.6

Kegworth

71.7

Median Income

Brinsley and Underwood

£29,215

Kegworth

£31,829

At £259,601, Kegworth undercuts Brinsley And Underwood (£263,651) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brinsley And Underwood is a terraced at £184,199, while in Kegworth it is a flat at £120,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Kegworth (£252,934 vs £210,232).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brinsley And Underwood prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.

Residents of Kegworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.3 per 1,000 versus 80 per 1,000 in Brinsley And Underwood. The most common crime category in Brinsley And Underwood is violent-crime, while in Kegworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 3 schools in Brinsley And Underwood, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kegworth, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Brinsley and Underwood School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBrinsley and UnderwoodKegworth
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Brinsley And Underwood averages 465.9 Mbps – ahead of Kegworth's 319.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Brinsley And Underwood and 90.1% in Kegworth. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Brinsley And Underwood and 58.7% in Kegworth.

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 Kegworth, 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 Kegworth. 60.6% of homes in Brinsley And Underwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Kegworth.

Kegworth 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 Kegworth and £29,214.5 in Brinsley And Underwood. The median age is 44.8 in Brinsley And Underwood and 43.4 in Kegworth. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Brinsley And Underwood and 58% in Kegworth. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Brinsley And Underwood versus 68.8% in Kegworth. Brinsley And Underwood has a population of 4,514 and Kegworth has 4,293.

IndicatorBrinsley and UnderwoodKegworth
Population4,5144,293
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 Kegworth?
Brinsley And Underwood and Kegworth are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brinsley And Underwood or Kegworth?
Kegworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £259,601.
Is Brinsley And Underwood or Kegworth safer?
Kegworth has the lower crime rate at 54.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brinsley And Underwood or Kegworth?
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 Kegworth?
Brinsley And Underwood has faster average broadband at 465.9 Mbps.

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