Bracebridge Heath vs Navenby and Wellingore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsNavenby 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Bracebridge Heath | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bracebridge Heath | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,794 | 3,165 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,902.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 28.1% |
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