Balderton vs Fernwood

Property in Fernwood commands an average of £264,011, compared with £221,671 in Balderton – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.

Residents of Fernwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 68.2 per 1,000 versus 84.1 per 1,000 in Balderton. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Fernwood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Balderton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fernwood. There are 3 schools in Balderton and 1 in Fernwood.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Balderton and 445.2 Mbps in Fernwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 87.3% in Fernwood.

→Balderton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (445 vs 445 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Balderton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Fernwood averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,254 in Fernwood. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.

→Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,108 in Balderton and £29,108 in Fernwood. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 45.8 in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Balderton versus 69% in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 56% in Fernwood.

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