Branston vs Horncastle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Branston offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Branston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Horncastle
£260,586
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Horncastle
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Horncastle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Horncastle
346.7
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Horncastle
67.4
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Horncastle
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Branston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £254,996 versus £260,586 in Horncastle. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Horncastle it is a flat at £107,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Branston (£207,718 vs £151,385).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horncastle prices grew faster — 28% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.5 offences per 1,000 people, Branston is the safer of the two – 80% lower than Horncastle's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Horncastle 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Branston: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Horncastle.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Horncastle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Horncastle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Horncastle enjoy 346.7 Mbps on average, while Branston lags behind at 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 81.9% in Horncastle. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 66.3% in Horncastle.
Horncastle is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (347 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Branston is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Horncastle's band C (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,463 in Horncastle. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Horncastle.
Branston has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Branston has a population of 4,285 while Horncastle has 7,293. Median household income is £27,658.8 in Branston and £25,462 in Horncastle. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 50.9 in Horncastle. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 45.8% in Horncastle.
| Indicator | Branston | Horncastle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 7,293 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 21.5% |
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