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Branston vs Navenby and Wellingore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Branston wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Branston

£254,996

Navenby and Wellingore

£317,601

Crime Rate

Branston

38.5

Navenby and Wellingore

38.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Branston

100.0%

Navenby and Wellingore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Branston

307.7

Navenby and Wellingore

375.9

EPC Rating

Branston

69.5

Navenby and Wellingore

70

Median Income

Branston

£27,659

Navenby and Wellingore

£29,903

At £254,996, Branston undercuts Navenby And Wellingore (£317,601) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 78% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£390,000 vs £84,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Navenby And Wellingore prices grew faster — 40% vs 18%.

Residents of Navenby And Wellingore experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.2 per 1,000 versus 38.5 per 1,000 in Branston. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore 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 Navenby And Wellingore, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Branston School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBranstonNavenby and Wellingore
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Navenby And Wellingore averages 375.9 Mbps – ahead of Branston's 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Navenby And Wellingore is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (376 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Navenby And Wellingore leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Branston averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Navenby And Wellingore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 61.6% in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore.

IndicatorBranstonNavenby and Wellingore
Population4,2853,165
Median Age45.142.6
Median Household Income£27,658.8£29,902.5
Employment Rate54%55.9%
Owner Occupied62.4%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Branston and Navenby And Wellingore?
Branston and Navenby And Wellingore are approximately 6.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Branston or Navenby And Wellingore?
Branston is cheaper, with an average house price of £254,996.
Is Branston or Navenby And Wellingore safer?
Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Branston or Navenby And Wellingore?
Branston has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Branston or Navenby And Wellingore?
Navenby And Wellingore has faster average broadband at 375.9 Mbps.

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