Bingham vs Ruddington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bingham is about 30% cheaper on average. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Ruddington
£468,619
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Ruddington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Ruddington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Ruddington
453.7
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Ruddington
70.9
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Ruddington
£29,077
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bingham is £327,231, which is 30% less than Ruddington at £468,619. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Ruddington it is a flat at £163,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Ruddington (£540,992 vs £404,324).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruddington prices grew faster — 81% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bingham and Ruddington 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 Ruddington. Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Ruddington has 2.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruddington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ruddington offers faster average downloads at 453.7 Mbps, compared to 292.3 Mbps in Bingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 97.3% in Ruddington. Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 88.7% in Ruddington.
Ruddington is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (454 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ruddington 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 Ruddington. 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Ruddington.
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 Ruddington and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 41 in Ruddington. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 53.5% in Ruddington. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 60.4% in Ruddington.
| Indicator | Bingham | Ruddington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 7,673 |
| 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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