Branston vs Lincoln
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lincoln is about 5% cheaper on average. Branston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Lincoln
£241,749
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Lincoln
117.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Lincoln
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Lincoln
375.9
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Lincoln
70
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Lincoln
£29,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Lincoln more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,749 versus £254,996 in Branston. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Lincoln it is a flat at £133,335.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Lincoln (£133,335 vs £84,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lincoln prices grew faster — 21% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Branston (38.5 per 1,000) compared to Lincoln (117.6 per 1,000), a 205% difference. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Lincoln 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 85% in Lincoln.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 30 |
| Primary | 2 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lincoln enjoy 375.9 Mbps on average, while Branston lags behind at 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 92.1% in Lincoln. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 71.3% in Lincoln.
Lincoln is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (376 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Lincoln is band C (score 70), ahead of Branston's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,218 in Lincoln. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Lincoln.
Lincoln has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Branston has a population of 4,285 while Lincoln has 104,553. Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 42.6 in Lincoln. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 55.9% in Lincoln.
| Indicator | Branston | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 104,553 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,902.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 28.1% |
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