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Blaby and Whetstone vs Fleckney

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Fleckney is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Fleckney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Fleckney edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blaby and Whetstone

£325,405

Fleckney

£287,984

Crime Rate

Blaby and Whetstone

59.5

Fleckney

44.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blaby and Whetstone

66.7%

Fleckney

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blaby and Whetstone

327.3

Fleckney

327.3

EPC Rating

Blaby and Whetstone

70.5

Fleckney

70.5

Median Income

Blaby and Whetstone

£31,042

Fleckney

£31,042

At £287,984, Fleckney undercuts Blaby And Whetstone (£325,405) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blaby And Whetstone is a flat at £160,167, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Blaby And Whetstone (£160,167 vs £129,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Fleckney prices grew faster — 42% vs 40%.

Fleckney has a crime rate of 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35% lower than Blaby And Whetstone at 59.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blaby And Whetstone is violent-crime, while in Fleckney it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 4 schools in Blaby And Whetstone, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fleckney, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Blaby and Whetstone School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlaby and WhetstoneFleckney
Total Schools41
Primary41
Secondary00
% Top two bands66.7%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Blaby And Whetstone averages 327.3 Mbps – ahead of Fleckney's 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Blaby And Whetstone and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Blaby And Whetstone and 57.2% in Fleckney.

Blaby And Whetstone is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (327 vs 327 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Blaby And Whetstone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Fleckney averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,246 in Blaby And Whetstone and £1,246 in Fleckney. 59.9% of homes in Blaby And Whetstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.

Blaby And Whetstone has more energy-efficient housing — 59.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,041.7 in Blaby And Whetstone and £31,041.7 in Fleckney. The median age is 45 in Blaby And Whetstone and 45 in Fleckney. Owner-occupancy is 76.3% in Blaby And Whetstone versus 76.3% in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 59% in Blaby And Whetstone and 59% in Fleckney.

IndicatorBlaby and WhetstoneFleckney
Population14,0724,926
Median Age4545
Median Household Income£31,041.7£31,041.7
Employment Rate59%59%
Owner Occupied76.3%76.3%
Degree-Level Qualified33.4%33.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blaby And Whetstone and Fleckney?
Blaby And Whetstone and Fleckney are approximately 5.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blaby And Whetstone or Fleckney?
Fleckney is cheaper, with an average house price of £287,984.
Is Blaby And Whetstone or Fleckney safer?
Fleckney has the lower crime rate at 44.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Blaby And Whetstone or Fleckney?
Fleckney has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blaby And Whetstone or Fleckney?
Blaby And Whetstone has faster average broadband at 327.3 Mbps.

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