Brinsley and Underwood vs Kegworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Brinsley and Underwood | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Brinsley and Underwood | Kegworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,514 | 4,293 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,214.5 | £31,828.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 35% |
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