Bracebridge Heath vs Washingborough and Heighington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Bracebridge Heath | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bracebridge Heath | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,794 | 6,386 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 24.2% |
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