Brinsworth vs Dronfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Brinsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Dronfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dronfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Dronfield
£326,962
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Dronfield
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Dronfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Dronfield
400.1
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Dronfield
69.3
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Dronfield
£30,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Dronfield commands an average of £326,962, compared with £181,502 in Brinsworth – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Dronfield it is a flat at £154,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Dronfield (£237,262 vs £134,216).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dronfield prices grew faster — 43% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberDronfield has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 133% lower than Brinsworth at 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brinsworth is violent-crime, while in Dronfield 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 Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Dronfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Brinsworth. There are 5 schools in Brinsworth and 10 in Dronfield.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dronfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brinsworth | Dronfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.6 Mbps in Brinsworth and 400.1 Mbps in Dronfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 95.1% in Dronfield. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 76.9% in Dronfield.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (460 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brinsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Dronfield averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,130 in Dronfield. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Dronfield.
Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,877 in Dronfield and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 47.3 in Dronfield. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Brinsworth versus 70.5% in Dronfield. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 54.6% in Dronfield.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Dronfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 21,019 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,075.5 | £30,877 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 54.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 27.6% |
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