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Bracebridge Heath vs Newark-on-Trent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bracebridge Heath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. 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

Newark-on-Trent

£327,231

Crime Rate

Bracebridge Heath

38.3

Newark-on-Trent

67.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bracebridge Heath

100.0%

Newark-on-Trent

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bracebridge Heath

307.7

Newark-on-Trent

445.2

EPC Rating

Bracebridge Heath

69.5

Newark-on-Trent

70.9

Median Income

Bracebridge Heath

£27,659

Newark-on-Trent

£29,108

At £232,521, Bracebridge Heath undercuts Newark On Trent (£327,231) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Newark On Trent it is a flat at £148,697.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Newark On Trent (£404,324 vs £285,972).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Newark On Trent prices grew faster — 39% vs 25%.

Bracebridge Heath has a crime rate of 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77% lower than Newark On Trent at 67.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bracebridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Newark On Trent 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 Newark On Trent, which has 9 schools, the figure is 85.7%.

Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Newark-on-Trent School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBracebridge HeathNewark-on-Trent
Total Schools19
Primary18
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Newark On Trent 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 Newark On Trent. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 87.3% in Newark On Trent.

Newark On Trent is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (445 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Newark On Trent 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 Newark On Trent. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Newark On Trent.

Newark On Trent 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 Newark On Trent and £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 45.8 in Newark On Trent. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 69% in Newark On Trent. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 56% in Newark On Trent.

IndicatorBracebridge HeathNewark-on-Trent
Population5,79429,755
Median Age45.145.8
Median Household Income£27,658.8£29,108
Employment Rate54%56%
Owner Occupied62.4%69%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bracebridge Heath and Newark On Trent?
Bracebridge Heath and Newark On Trent are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bracebridge Heath or Newark On Trent?
Bracebridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,521.
Is Bracebridge Heath or Newark On Trent safer?
Bracebridge Heath has the lower crime rate at 38.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bracebridge Heath or Newark On Trent?
Bracebridge Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bracebridge Heath or Newark On Trent?
Newark On Trent has faster average broadband at 445.2 Mbps.

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