Town comparison
Kegworth vs Nottingham
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Kegworth offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Kegworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kegworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kegworth
£259,601
Nottingham
£275,978
Crime Rate
Kegworth
54.3
Nottingham
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kegworth
100.0%
Nottingham
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Kegworth
319.9
Nottingham
426.9
EPC Rating
Kegworth
71.7
Nottingham
69.2
Median Income
Kegworth
£31,829
Nottingham
£25,296
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Kegworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £259,601 versus £275,978 in Nottingham. The most affordable entry point in Kegworth is a flat at £120,000, while in Nottingham it is a flat at £148,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Nottingham (£148,546 vs £120,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nottingham prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 54.3 offences per 1,000 people, Kegworth is the safer of the two – 125% lower than Nottingham's 122.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kegworth is violent-crime, while in Nottingham 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Kegworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.8% in Nottingham.
Kegworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Kegworth | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 84 |
| Primary | 1 | 67 |
| Secondary | 0 | 17 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Nottingham enjoy 426.9 Mbps on average, while Kegworth lags behind at 319.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.1% of premises in Kegworth and 97.8% in Nottingham. Gigabit availability stands at 58.7% in Kegworth and 82.6% in Nottingham.
Nottingham is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (427 vs 320 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kegworth is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Nottingham's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Kegworth and £1,034 in Nottingham. 62.7% of homes in Kegworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.8% in Nottingham.
Kegworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Kegworth has a population of 4,293 while Nottingham has 299,786. Median household income is £31,828.7 in Kegworth and £25,296 in Nottingham. The median age is 43.4 in Kegworth and 36.4 in Nottingham. Employment rates stand at 58% in Kegworth and 48.8% in Nottingham.
| Indicator | Kegworth | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,293 | 299,786 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 36.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,828.7 | £25,296 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 48.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 45.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35% | 28.6% |
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