Branston vs Navenby and Wellingore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Branston | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Branston | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 3,165 |
| 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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