Bingham vs Grantham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Grantham is about 22% 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
Grantham
£268,518
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Grantham
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Grantham
93.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Grantham
441.2
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Grantham
69.4
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Grantham
£29,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Grantham is £268,518, which is 22% less than Bingham at £327,231. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Grantham it is a flat at £112,643.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bingham (£148,697 vs £112,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bingham (20.9 per 1,000) compared to Grantham (52.2 per 1,000), a 150% difference. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Grantham 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 93.8% in Grantham. Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Grantham has 19.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Grantham School Inspection Breakdown
93.8% of 19 schools (13 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 93.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Grantham offers faster average downloads at 441.2 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 96.8% in Grantham. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 84% in Grantham.
Grantham is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Grantham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,223 in Bingham and £1,364 in Grantham. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Grantham.
Bingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,032 in Grantham and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 46.3 in Grantham. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 57.8% in Grantham. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 68.3% in Grantham.
| Indicator | Bingham | Grantham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 44,906 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,723.8 | £29,032 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 68.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 30.1% |
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