Bingham vs Carlton (Gedling)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Carlton (gedling) offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Carlton (Gedling)
£244,197
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Carlton (Gedling)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Carlton (Gedling)
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Carlton (Gedling)
474
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Carlton (Gedling)
71.3
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Carlton (Gedling)
£28,072
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Carlton (gedling) is £244,197, which is 34% less than Bingham at £327,231. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Carlton (gedling) it is a flat at £109,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Bingham (£226,013 vs £163,801).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bingham and Carlton (gedling) 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 83.3% in Carlton (gedling). Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Carlton (gedling) has 20.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 20 |
| Primary | 4 | 18 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Carlton (gedling) offers faster average downloads at 474.0 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 99.2% in Carlton (gedling). Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 93.3% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (474 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Carlton (gedling) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,139 in Carlton (gedling). 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Carlton (gedling).
Carlton (gedling) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,723.8 in Bingham and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 45.3 in Carlton (gedling). Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 58.2% in Carlton (gedling). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 73.8% in Carlton (gedling).
| Indicator | Bingham | Carlton (Gedling) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 49,783 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £28,072 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 58.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 31.9% |
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