Bracebridge Heath vs Newark-on-Trent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBracebridge 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Bracebridge Heath | Newark-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bracebridge Heath | Newark-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,794 | 29,755 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 29% |
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