Bingham vs Edwalton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bingham offers lower property prices by roughly 55%. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Edwalton
£720,329
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Edwalton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Edwalton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Edwalton
357.2
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Edwalton
70.9
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Edwalton
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bingham is £327,231, which is 55% less than Edwalton at £720,329. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Edwalton it is a flat at £191,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Edwalton (£661,809 vs £404,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bingham and Edwalton 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 Edwalton. Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Edwalton has 2.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edwalton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Edwalton offers faster average downloads at 357.2 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 95.3% in Edwalton. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 63.4% in Edwalton.
Edwalton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (357 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Edwalton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Bingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,103 in Edwalton. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Edwalton.
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 Edwalton and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 41 in Edwalton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 53.5% in Edwalton. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 60.4% in Edwalton.
| Indicator | Bingham | Edwalton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 4,762 |
| 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% |
Location
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