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Bracebridge Heath vs Metheringham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Bracebridge 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.

MetricBracebridge HeathMetheringham
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBracebridge HeathMetheringham
Population5,7943,524
Median Age45.145.1
Median Household Income£27,658.8£27,658.8
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied62.4%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%24.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bracebridge Heath and Metheringham?
Bracebridge Heath and Metheringham are approximately 6.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bracebridge Heath or Metheringham?
Bracebridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,521.
Is Bracebridge Heath or Metheringham safer?
Bracebridge Heath has the lower crime rate at 38.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bracebridge Heath or Metheringham?
Bracebridge Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bracebridge Heath or Metheringham?
Bracebridge Heath has faster average broadband at 307.7 Mbps.

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