Balderton vs Bingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Balderton wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Bingham
£327,231
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Bingham
20.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Bingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Bingham
292.3
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Bingham
70.7
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Bingham
£28,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £221,671, Balderton undercuts Bingham (£327,231) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Bingham it is a flat at £148,697.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Bingham (£226,013 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Bingham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 20.9 per 1,000 versus 84.1 per 1,000 in Balderton. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Bingham 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 3 schools in Balderton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bingham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Bingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Balderton averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Bingham's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 91.8% in Bingham. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 50.1% in Bingham.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (445 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Balderton, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,223 in Bingham. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61% in Bingham.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 44.2 in Bingham. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 56% in Bingham. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 65.8% in Bingham. Balderton has a population of 9,769 and Bingham has 10,109.
| Indicator | Balderton | Bingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 10,109 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £28,723.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 32.8% |
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