Branston vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Metheringham offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Metheringham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Metheringham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £234,008 versus £254,996 in Branston. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Branston (£207,718 vs £159,292).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Metheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Metheringham (38.3 per 1,000) compared to Branston (38.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 Metheringham.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Branston enjoy 307.7 Mbps on average, while Metheringham lags behind at 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Branston is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (308 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Branston is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Metheringham's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,279 in Metheringham. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Branston has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Branston has a population of 4,285 while Metheringham has 3,524. Median household income is £27,658.8 in Branston and £27,658.8 in Metheringham. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 45.1 in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 54% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Branston | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 3,524 |
| 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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