Bracebridge Heath vs Ruskington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bracebridge Heath wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Ruskington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bracebridge Heath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bracebridge Heath

£232,521

Ruskington

£238,685

Crime Rate

Bracebridge Heath

38.3

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Ruskington

38.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bracebridge Heath

100.0%

Ruskington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bracebridge Heath

307.7

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Ruskington

378.2

EPC Rating

Bracebridge Heath

69.5

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Ruskington

69.6

Median Income

Bracebridge Heath

£27,659

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Ruskington

£30,006

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in East Midlands

Property in Ruskington commands an average of £238,685, compared with £232,521 in Bracebridge Heath – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Ruskington it is a terraced at £171,033.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 3% pricier in Ruskington (£200,898 vs £195,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ruskington prices grew faster — 35% vs 25%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in East Midlands

Residents of Ruskington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.1 per 1,000 versus 38.3 per 1,000 in Bracebridge Heath. The most common crime category in Bracebridge Heath is violent-crime, while in Ruskington 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 Midlands

Families may prefer Bracebridge Heath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ruskington. There are 1 schools in Bracebridge Heath and 2 in Ruskington.

Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ruskington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bracebridge Heath	Ruskington
Total Schools	1	2
Primary	1	2
Secondary	0	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 378.2 Mbps in Ruskington and 307.7 Mbps in Bracebridge Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Bracebridge Heath and 90.8% in Ruskington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 72.1% in Ruskington.

Ruskington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (378 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ruskington, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Bracebridge Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath and £1,340 in Ruskington. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Ruskington.

Ruskington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,005.5 in Ruskington and £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 46.3 in Ruskington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 57.9% in Ruskington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 70.5% in Ruskington. Bracebridge Heath has a population of 5,794 and Ruskington has 5,650.

Indicator	Bracebridge Heath	Ruskington
Population	5,794	5,650
Median Age	45.1	46.3
Median Household Income	£27,658.8	£30,005.5
Employment Rate	54%	57.9%
Owner Occupied	62.4%	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.2%	30%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bracebridge Heath and Ruskington?

Bracebridge Heath and Ruskington are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bracebridge Heath or Ruskington?

Bracebridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,521.

Is Bracebridge Heath or Ruskington safer?

Ruskington has the lower crime rate at 38.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bracebridge Heath or Ruskington?

Bracebridge Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bracebridge Heath or Ruskington?

Ruskington has faster average broadband at 378.2 Mbps.

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