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Bracebridge Heath vs Navenby and Wellingore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bracebridge Heath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bracebridge Heath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bracebridge Heath

£232,521

Navenby and Wellingore

£317,601

Crime Rate

Bracebridge Heath

38.3

Navenby and Wellingore

38.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bracebridge Heath

100.0%

Navenby and Wellingore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bracebridge Heath

307.7

Navenby and Wellingore

375.9

EPC Rating

Bracebridge Heath

69.5

Navenby and Wellingore

70

Median Income

Bracebridge Heath

£27,659

Navenby and Wellingore

£29,903

Property in Navenby And Wellingore commands an average of £317,601, compared with £232,521 in Bracebridge Heath – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£390,000 vs £113,929).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Navenby And Wellingore prices grew faster — 40% vs 25%.

Navenby And Wellingore has a crime rate of 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bracebridge Heath at 38.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bracebridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bracebridge Heath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Navenby And Wellingore. There are 1 schools in Bracebridge Heath and 1 in Navenby And Wellingore.

Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBracebridge HeathNavenby and Wellingore
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 375.9 Mbps in Navenby And Wellingore and 307.7 Mbps in Bracebridge Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Bracebridge Heath and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Navenby And Wellingore is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (376 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Navenby And Wellingore, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Bracebridge Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Navenby And Wellingore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore and £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 61.6% in Navenby And Wellingore. Bracebridge Heath has a population of 5,794 and Navenby And Wellingore has 3,165.

IndicatorBracebridge HeathNavenby and Wellingore
Population5,7943,165
Median Age45.142.6
Median Household Income£27,658.8£29,902.5
Employment Rate54%55.9%
Owner Occupied62.4%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bracebridge Heath and Navenby And Wellingore?
Bracebridge Heath and Navenby And Wellingore are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bracebridge Heath or Navenby And Wellingore?
Bracebridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,521.
Is Bracebridge Heath or Navenby And Wellingore safer?
Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bracebridge Heath or Navenby And Wellingore?
Bracebridge Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bracebridge Heath or Navenby And Wellingore?
Navenby And Wellingore has faster average broadband at 375.9 Mbps.

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