Bingham vs Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bingham offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. Bingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bingham
£327,231
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£401,550
Crime Rate
Bingham
20.9
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
67.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bingham
100.0%
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bingham
292.3
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
274.8
EPC Rating
Bingham
70.7
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
70.9
Median Income
Bingham
£28,724
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood)
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bingham is £327,231, which is 19% less than Southwell (newark And Sherwood) at £401,550. The most affordable entry point in Bingham is a flat at £148,697, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) it is a flat at £175,727.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (£294,365 vs £226,013).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bingham prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bingham (20.9 per 1,000) compared to Southwell (newark And Sherwood) (67.8 per 1,000), a 224% difference. The most common crime category in Bingham is violent-crime, while in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 66.7% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Bingham has 5 schools in total, while Southwell (newark And Sherwood) has 4.
Bingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bingham | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bingham offers faster average downloads at 292.3 Mbps, compared to 274.8 Mbps in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bingham and 89.3% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Gigabit availability stands at 50.1% in Bingham and 48.1% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Bingham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (292 vs 275 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 Southwell (newark And Sherwood). 61% of homes in Bingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
Southwell (newark And Sherwood) 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 Southwell (newark And Sherwood) and £28,723.8 in Bingham. The median age is 44.2 in Bingham and 45.8 in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Employment rates stand at 56% in Bingham and 56% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Bingham versus 69% in Southwell (newark And Sherwood).
| Indicator | Bingham | Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,109 | 7,405 |
| 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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