Bingham vs East Leake
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, East Leake offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
East Leake
£314,843
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
East Leake
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
East Leake
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
East Leake
299.9
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
East Leake
72.2
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
East Leake
£32,875
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find East Leake more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,843 versus £327,231 in Bingham. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in East Leake it is a flat at £136,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Bingham (£275,672 vs £253,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bingham and East Leake at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
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 East Leake.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Leake School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Leake enjoy 299.9 Mbps on average, while Bingham lags behind at 292.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 93.5% in East Leake. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 50.5% in East Leake.
East Leake is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (300 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in East Leake is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Bingham's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,135 in East Leake. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in East Leake.
East Leake has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bingham has a population of 10,109 while East Leake has 8,551. Median household income is £32,875.3 in East Leake and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 44 in East Leake. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 58% in East Leake.
| Indicator | Bingham | East Leake |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 8,551 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £32,875.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 36% |
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