Bingham vs Clifton (Nottingham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Clifton (nottingham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Clifton (Nottingham)
£320,616
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Clifton (Nottingham)
122.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Clifton (Nottingham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Clifton (Nottingham)
453.7
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Clifton (Nottingham)
70.9
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Clifton (Nottingham)
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £320,616, Clifton (nottingham) undercuts Bingham (£327,231) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Clifton (nottingham) it is a flat at £154,053.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Clifton (nottingham) (£437,615 vs £404,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clifton (nottingham) prices grew faster — 63% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBingham has a crime rate of 20.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 485% lower than Clifton (nottingham) at 122.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Clifton (nottingham) 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 MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Bingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Clifton (nottingham), which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clifton (Nottingham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Clifton (nottingham) averages 453.7 Mbps – ahead of Bingham's 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 97.3% in Clifton (nottingham). Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 88.7% in Clifton (nottingham).
Clifton (nottingham) is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (454 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Clifton (nottingham), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,103 in Clifton (nottingham). 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Clifton (nottingham).
Bingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,076.5 in Clifton (nottingham) and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 41 in Clifton (nottingham). Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 53.5% in Clifton (nottingham). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 60.4% in Clifton (nottingham). Bingham has a population of 10,109 and Clifton (nottingham) has 22,936.
| Indicator | Bingham | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 22,936 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £29,076.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 37% |
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