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Bracebridge Heath vs Washingborough and Heighington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bracebridge Heath wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bracebridge Heath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bracebridge Heath

£232,521

Washingborough and Heighington

£283,306

Crime Rate

Bracebridge Heath

38.3

Washingborough and Heighington

38.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bracebridge Heath

100.0%

Washingborough and Heighington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bracebridge Heath

307.7

Washingborough and Heighington

307.7

EPC Rating

Bracebridge Heath

69.5

Washingborough and Heighington

69.5

Median Income

Bracebridge Heath

£27,659

Washingborough and Heighington

£27,659

At £232,521, Bracebridge Heath undercuts Washingborough And Heighington (£283,306) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bracebridge Heath is a flat at £113,929, while in Washingborough And Heighington it is a flat at £117,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Washingborough And Heighington (£199,188 vs £170,850).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Washingborough And Heighington prices grew faster — 36% vs 25%.

Residents of Washingborough And Heighington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.2 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 Washingborough And Heighington 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 Washingborough And Heighington, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bracebridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Washingborough and Heighington School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBracebridge HeathWashingborough and Heighington
Total Schools12
Primary12
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bracebridge Heath averages 307.7 Mbps – ahead of Washingborough And Heighington's 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Bracebridge Heath and 87.3% in Washingborough And Heighington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Bracebridge Heath and 56.2% in Washingborough And Heighington.

Bracebridge Heath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (308 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bracebridge Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Washingborough And Heighington averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Bracebridge Heath and £1,279 in Washingborough And Heighington. 57.6% of homes in Bracebridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Washingborough And Heighington.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,658.8 in Bracebridge Heath and £27,658.8 in Washingborough And Heighington. The median age is 45.1 in Bracebridge Heath and 45.1 in Washingborough And Heighington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Bracebridge Heath versus 62.4% in Washingborough And Heighington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bracebridge Heath and 54% in Washingborough And Heighington.

IndicatorBracebridge HeathWashingborough and Heighington
Population5,7946,386
Median Age45.145.1
Median Household Income£27,658.8£27,658.8
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied62.4%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%24.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bracebridge Heath and Washingborough And Heighington?
Bracebridge Heath and Washingborough And Heighington are approximately 3.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bracebridge Heath or Washingborough And Heighington?
Bracebridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,521.
Is Bracebridge Heath or Washingborough And Heighington safer?
Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bracebridge Heath or Washingborough And Heighington?
Bracebridge Heath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bracebridge Heath or Washingborough And Heighington?
Bracebridge Heath has faster average broadband at 307.7 Mbps.

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