Bracebridge Heath vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bracebridge Heath is about 1% cheaper on average. Bracebridge Heath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bracebridge Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bracebridge Heath
£232,521
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Bracebridge Heath
38.3
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bracebridge Heath
100.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bracebridge Heath
307.7
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Bracebridge Heath
69.5
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Bracebridge Heath
£27,659
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bracebridge Heath is £232,521, which is 1% less than Metheringham at £234,008. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Metheringham (£223,301 vs £195,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Metheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bracebridge Heath is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Metheringham's 38.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bracebridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 MidlandsBracebridge Heath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Metheringham. Bracebridge Heath has 1 schools in total, while Metheringham has 1.
Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bracebridge Heath | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bracebridge Heath offers faster average downloads at 307.7 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Metheringham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Bracebridge Heath and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Bracebridge Heath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (308 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bracebridge Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Metheringham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath and £1,279 in Metheringham. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Bracebridge Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath and £27,658.8 in Metheringham. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 45.1 in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 54% in Metheringham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 62.4% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Bracebridge Heath | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,794 | 3,524 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 24.2% |
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