Kegworth vs Loughborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kegworth is about 21% cheaper on average. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kegworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kegworth
£259,601
Loughborough
£330,254
Crime Rate
Kegworth
54.3
Loughborough
67.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kegworth
100.0%
Loughborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kegworth
319.9
Loughborough
467.3
EPC Rating
Kegworth
71.7
Loughborough
71.6
Median Income
Kegworth
£31,829
Loughborough
£33,271
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Kegworth is £259,601, which is 21% less than Loughborough at £330,254. The most affordable entry point in Kegworth is a flat at £120,000, while in Loughborough it is a flat at £196,492.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Loughborough (£196,492 vs £120,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Loughborough prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 54.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kegworth is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Loughborough's 67.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kegworth is violent-crime, while in Loughborough 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 MidlandsKegworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Loughborough. Kegworth has 1 schools in total, while Loughborough has 18.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Loughborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (14 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kegworth | Loughborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 18 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Loughborough offers faster average downloads at 467.3 Mbps, compared to 319.9 Mbps in Kegworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Kegworth and 99.1% in Loughborough. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Kegworth and 90.2% in Loughborough.
Loughborough is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (467 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kegworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Loughborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Kegworth and £1,039 in Loughborough. 62.7% of homes in Kegworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.7% in Loughborough.
Loughborough has more energy-efficient housing — 71.7% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,271 in Loughborough and £31,828.7 in Kegworth. The median age is 43.4 in Kegworth and 42.5 in Loughborough. Employment rates stand at 58% in Kegworth and 55.4% in Loughborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Kegworth versus 69.8% in Loughborough.
| Indicator | Kegworth | Loughborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,293 | 64,299 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,828.7 | £33,271 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 32.6% |
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