Last updated May 2026

Area guide · South Holland

Living in Donington

A snapshot of life in Donington, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Donington is a village in South Holland, East Midlands with a population of 3,192. The average house price is £242,614 and the overall crime rate is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Donington ranks

Population

3,192

Avg House Price

£242,614

Crime Rate

59.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,872

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Donington's detached homes (£311,742) command roughly 1.9× the price of a semi-detached (£168,498).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Donington prices have risen 2% over the last 9 years (£238,784 → £242,614).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£311,742	£272,500	24
Semi-Detached	£168,498	£174,000	26
Terraced	£196,500	£193,000	4
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Donington is 59.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Donington: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	N/A

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cowley Academy	Secondary	No rating available
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Donington averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Donington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	61.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,282

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,192
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£29,872
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Donington?

The average house price in Donington is £242,614 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Donington?

The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached, with an average price of £168,498.

Is Donington a safe place to live?

Donington has a recorded crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Donington?

Average broadband download speeds in Donington are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.6% of premises.

How big is Donington?

Donington is a settlement in South Holland with a population of approximately 3,192.

Most compared with

How does Donington stack up against its neighbours?

Boston

Donington

House price: £241,070 · £242,614
Crime rate: 86.7 · 59.8
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bourne

Donington

House price: £279,565 · £242,614
Crime rate: 52.2 · 59.8
Distance: 11.9 mi

Coningsby and Tattershall

Donington

House price: £188,580 · £242,614
Crime rate: 69.1 · 59.8
Distance: 14.0 mi

Donington

Heckington

House price: £242,614 · £263,859
Crime rate: 59.8 · 38.9
Distance: 6.7 mi

Donington

Holbeach

House price: £242,614 · £225,035
Crime rate: 59.8 · 60.1
Distance: 11.5 mi

Donington

Kirton (Boston)

House price: £242,614 · £273,708
Crime rate: 59.8 · 86.6
Distance: 6.4 mi

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