Bingham vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fernwood is about 24% cheaper on average. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Fernwood is £264,011, which is 24% less than Bingham at £327,231. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Bingham (£148,697 vs £109,908).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernwood prices grew faster — 44% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 20.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bingham is the safer of the two – 226% lower than Fernwood's 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Fernwood 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 MidlandsBingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fernwood. Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Fernwood has 1.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fernwood offers faster average downloads at 445.2 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 52% on average download speed (445 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fernwood 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 £1,254 in Fernwood. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 45.8 in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 56% in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 69% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Bingham | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 29% |
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