East Leake vs Nottingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Nottingham wins on house prices with a 14% gap. For families, East Leake edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
East Leake
£314,843
Nottingham
£275,978
Crime Rate
East Leake
N/A
Nottingham
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Leake
100.0%
Nottingham
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
East Leake
299.9
Nottingham
426.9
EPC Rating
East Leake
72.2
Nottingham
69.2
Median Income
East Leake
£32,875
Nottingham
£25,296
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £275,978, Nottingham undercuts East Leake (£314,843) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in East Leake is a flat at £136,333, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in East Leake (£242,272 vs £176,551).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nottingham prices grew faster — 41% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both East Leake and Nottingham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 3 schools in East Leake, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Nottingham, which has 84 schools, the figure is 90.8%.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nottingham School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 84 schools (67 primary, 17 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Leake | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 84 |
| Primary | 2 | 67 |
| Secondary | 1 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Nottingham averages 426.9 Mbps – ahead of East Leake's 299.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in East Leake and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 50.5% in East Leake and 82.6% in Nottingham.
Nottingham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (427 vs 300 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
East Leake leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.2 (C), while Nottingham averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,135 in East Leake and £1,034 in Nottingham. 66.6% of homes in East Leake have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 44 in East Leake and 36.4 in Nottingham. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in East Leake versus 45.1% in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 58% in East Leake and 48.8% in Nottingham.
| Indicator | East Leake | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,551 | 299,786 |
| Median Age | 44 | 36.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,875.3 | £25,296 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 48.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 45.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36% | 28.6% |
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