Cotgrave vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Fernwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. For families, Cotgrave edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cotgrave
£345,414
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Cotgrave
N/A
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cotgrave
100.0%
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cotgrave
357.2
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Cotgrave
70.9
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Cotgrave
£29,077
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Cotgrave commands an average of £345,414, compared with £264,011 in Fernwood – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Cotgrave is a flat at £122,500, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Cotgrave (£405,156 vs £361,591).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cotgrave prices grew faster — 58% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cotgrave and Fernwood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Cotgrave, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fernwood. There are 2 schools in Cotgrave and 1 in Fernwood.
Cotgrave School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cotgrave | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Fernwood and 357.2 Mbps in Cotgrave. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Cotgrave and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Cotgrave and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (445 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cotgrave leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Fernwood averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,103 in Cotgrave and £1,254 in Fernwood. 60.1% of homes in Cotgrave have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £29,076.5 in Cotgrave. The median age is 41 in Cotgrave and 45.8 in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 60.4% in Cotgrave versus 69% in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 53.5% in Cotgrave and 56% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Cotgrave | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,794 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 41 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,076.5 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 53.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 29% |
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