Balderton vs Bracebridge Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Balderton offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Bracebridge Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Bracebridge Heath
£232,521
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Bracebridge Heath
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Bracebridge Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Bracebridge Heath
307.7
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Bracebridge Heath
69.5
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Bracebridge Heath
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Balderton is £221,671, which is 5% less than Bracebridge Heath at £232,521. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Bracebridge Heath it is a flat at £113,929.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Bracebridge Heath (£170,850 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balderton prices grew faster — 30% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bracebridge Heath (38.3 per 1,000) compared to Balderton (84.1 per 1,000), a 120% difference. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Bracebridge Heath 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 MidlandsBalderton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bracebridge Heath. Balderton has 3 schools in total, while Bracebridge Heath has 1.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Bracebridge Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Balderton offers faster average downloads at 445.2 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Bracebridge Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 87.3% in Bracebridge Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (445 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Balderton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Bracebridge Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Bracebridge Heath.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 54% in Bracebridge Heath. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath.
| Indicator | Balderton | Bracebridge Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 5,794 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 24.2% |
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