Branston vs Cherry Willingham

At £250,432, Cherry Willingham undercuts Branston (£254,996) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Cherry Willingham it is a terraced at £175,333.

Branston has a crime rate of 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59% lower than Cherry Willingham at 61.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Cherry Willingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Branston, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cherry Willingham, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Branston averages 307.7 Mbps – ahead of Cherry Willingham's 284.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 84.1% in Cherry Willingham. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 51.3% in Cherry Willingham.

→Branston is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (308 vs 285 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Cherry Willingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.7 (C), while Branston averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,318 in Cherry Willingham. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Cherry Willingham.

→Cherry Willingham has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 45.9 in Cherry Willingham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 65.2% in Cherry Willingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 52.7% in Cherry Willingham.

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