Bourne vs Donington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Donington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Donington
£242,614
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Donington
59.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Donington
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Donington
392
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Donington
70.4
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Donington
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £242,614, Donington undercuts Bourne (£279,565) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Donington it is a semi-detached at £168,498.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Bourne (£225,223 vs £168,498).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne prices grew faster — 38% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBourne has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Donington at 59.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bourne is violent-crime, while in Donington 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bourne and Donington. Bourne has 5 schools and Donington has 2 schools.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bourne | Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bourne averages 444.5 Mbps – ahead of Donington's 392.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 91.6% in Donington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 75% in Donington.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (445 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bourne leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Donington averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,282 in Donington. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Donington.
Bourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Bourne and £29,872 in Donington. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 46.6 in Donington. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 68.9% in Donington. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 57.5% in Donington.
| Indicator | Bourne | Donington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 3,192 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 25.1% |
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