Bracebridge Heath vs Fernwood

At £232,521, Bracebridge Heath undercuts Fernwood (£264,011) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.

Residents of Bracebridge Heath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.3 per 1,000 versus 68.2 per 1,000 in Fernwood. The most common crime category in Bracebridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Fernwood it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 1 schools in Bracebridge Heath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fernwood, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Fernwood averages 445.2 Mbps – ahead of Bracebridge Heath's 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Bracebridge Heath and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 87.3% in Fernwood.

→Fernwood is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (445 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fernwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Bracebridge Heath averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath and £1,254 in Fernwood. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.

→Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 45.8 in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 69% in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 56% in Fernwood.

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