Branston vs Nettleham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Branston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. Branston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Nettleham
£359,611
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Nettleham
61.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Nettleham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Nettleham
394.6
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Nettleham
70.8
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Nettleham
£29,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Nettleham commands an average of £359,611, compared with £254,996 in Branston – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Nettleham it is a terraced at £160,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Branston (£207,718 vs £160,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nettleham prices grew faster — 43% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBranston has a crime rate of 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59% lower than Nettleham at 61.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Nettleham 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Branston, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Nettleham. There are 3 schools in Branston and 2 in Nettleham.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nettleham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.6 Mbps in Nettleham and 307.7 Mbps in Branston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 93.4% in Nettleham. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 75.6% in Nettleham.
Nettleham is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (395 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Nettleham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Branston averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,247 in Nettleham. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Nettleham.
Nettleham has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,382.5 in Nettleham and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 43.1 in Nettleham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 60.4% in Nettleham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 53.5% in Nettleham.
| Indicator | Branston | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 3,418 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,382.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 27.9% |
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