Balderton vs Skellingthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Balderton offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Skellingthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balderton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balderton
£221,671
Skellingthorpe
£285,817
Crime Rate
Balderton
84.1
Skellingthorpe
38.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balderton
100.0%
Skellingthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balderton
445.2
Skellingthorpe
443.3
EPC Rating
Balderton
70.9
Skellingthorpe
70.3
Median Income
Balderton
£29,108
Skellingthorpe
£29,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Balderton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £221,671 versus £285,817 in Skellingthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Balderton is a flat at £109,938, while in Skellingthorpe it is a terraced at £238,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Skellingthorpe (£238,750 vs £141,184).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balderton prices grew faster — 30% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Skellingthorpe (38.8 per 1,000) compared to Balderton (84.1 per 1,000), a 117% difference. The most common crime category in Balderton is violent-crime, while in Skellingthorpe 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 Balderton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Skellingthorpe.
Balderton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skellingthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balderton | Skellingthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Balderton enjoy 445.2 Mbps on average, while Skellingthorpe lags behind at 443.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Balderton and 95.8% in Skellingthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Balderton and 87.1% in Skellingthorpe.
Balderton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (445 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Balderton is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Skellingthorpe's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Balderton and £1,230 in Skellingthorpe. 62.2% of homes in Balderton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Skellingthorpe.
Balderton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Balderton has a population of 9,769 while Skellingthorpe has 3,116. Median household income is £29,637.7 in Skellingthorpe and £29,108 in Balderton. The median age is 45.8 in Balderton and 43.7 in Skellingthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56% in Balderton and 55.9% in Skellingthorpe.
| Indicator | Balderton | Skellingthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,769 | 3,116 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,108 | £29,637.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29% | 28.4% |
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