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Bingham vs Clifton (Nottingham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Bingham 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.

Of 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.

MetricBinghamClifton (Nottingham)
Total Schools57
Primary46
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBinghamClifton (Nottingham)
Population10,10922,936
Median Age44.241
Median Household Income£28,723.8£29,076.5
Employment Rate56%53.5%
Owner Occupied65.8%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%37%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bingham and Clifton (nottingham)?
Bingham and Clifton (nottingham) are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bingham or Clifton (nottingham)?
Clifton (nottingham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,616.
Is Bingham or Clifton (nottingham) safer?
Bingham has the lower crime rate at 20.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bingham or Clifton (nottingham)?
Bingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bingham or Clifton (nottingham)?
Clifton (nottingham) has faster average broadband at 453.7 Mbps.

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