Bingham vs Bottesford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bottesford offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Bottesford
£319,437
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Bottesford
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Bottesford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Bottesford
292.3
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Bottesford
70.7
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Bottesford
£28,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Bottesford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £319,437 versus £327,231 in Bingham. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Bottesford it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Bingham (£275,672 vs £245,195).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bottesford prices grew faster — 40% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bingham (20.9 per 1,000) compared to Bottesford (59.8 per 1,000), a 186% difference. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Bottesford 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 Bingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bottesford.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bottesford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bingham enjoy 292.3 Mbps on average, while Bottesford lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 91.8% in Bottesford. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 50.1% in Bottesford.
Bingham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (292 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bingham is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Bottesford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,223 in Bottesford. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61% in Bottesford.
Bingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bingham has a population of 10,109 while Bottesford has 3,046. Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bingham and £28,723.8 in Bottesford. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 44.2 in Bottesford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 56% in Bottesford.
| Indicator | Bingham | Bottesford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 3,046 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,723.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 32.8% |
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