Town comparison
Desford vs Great Glen
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Desford wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Great Glen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Desford
£330,177
Great Glen
£354,827
Crime Rate
Desford
53.2
Great Glen
44.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Desford
100.0%
Great Glen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Desford
292.2
Great Glen
327.3
EPC Rating
Desford
71
Great Glen
70.5
Median Income
Desford
£31,173
Great Glen
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £330,177, Desford undercuts Great Glen (£354,827) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Desford is a flat at £109,125, while in Great Glen it is a flat at £155,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Great Glen (£155,167 vs £109,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Glen prices grew faster — 23% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Great Glen experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.3 per 1,000 versus 53.2 per 1,000 in Desford. The most common crime category in Desford is violent-crime, while in Great Glen 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 2 schools in Desford, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Great Glen, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Desford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Glen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Desford | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Glen averages 327.3 Mbps – ahead of Desford's 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Desford and 94.5% in Great Glen. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Desford and 57.2% in Great Glen.
Great Glen is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (327 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Desford, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Great Glen. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Desford and £1,246 in Great Glen. 61.5% of homes in Desford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Great Glen.
Desford has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Desford and £31,041.7 in Great Glen. The median age is 45.2 in Desford and 45 in Great Glen. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Desford and 59% in Great Glen. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Desford versus 76.3% in Great Glen. Desford has a population of 3,817 and Great Glen has 4,062.
| Indicator | Desford | Great Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,817 | 4,062 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.4% |
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