Bingham vs Calverton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Calverton is about 9% cheaper on average. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Calverton
£299,785
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Calverton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Calverton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Calverton
259.5
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Calverton
71.1
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Calverton
£28,590
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Calverton is £299,785, which is 9% less than Bingham at £327,231. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Calverton it is a flat at £112,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bingham (£148,697 vs £112,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bingham and Calverton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsBingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Calverton. Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Calverton has 4.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Calverton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingham offers faster average downloads at 292.3 Mbps, compared to 259.5 Mbps in Calverton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 90.8% in Calverton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 44% in Calverton.
Bingham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (292 vs 260 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Calverton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,196 in Calverton. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Calverton.
Calverton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bingham and £28,590 in Calverton. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 45.5 in Calverton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 57.1% in Calverton. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 71.4% in Calverton.
| Indicator | Bingham | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 7,318 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,590 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 30.4% |
Location
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