Branston vs North Hykeham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in North Hykeham is about 2% cheaper on average. North Hykeham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
North Hykeham
£249,352
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
North Hykeham
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
North Hykeham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
North Hykeham
443.3
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
North Hykeham
70.3
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
North Hykeham
£29,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in North Hykeham is £249,352, which is 2% less than Branston at £254,996. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in North Hykeham it is a flat at £114,932.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in North Hykeham (£114,932 vs £84,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Hykeham prices grew faster — 33% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.4 offences per 1,000 people, North Hykeham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Branston's 38.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in North Hykeham 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 MidlandsBranston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in North Hykeham. Branston has 3 schools in total, while North Hykeham has 6.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Hykeham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | North Hykeham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
North Hykeham offers faster average downloads at 443.3 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Branston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 95.8% in North Hykeham. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 87.1% in North Hykeham.
North Hykeham is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (443 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in North Hykeham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Branston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,230 in North Hykeham. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in North Hykeham.
North Hykeham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,637.7 in North Hykeham and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 43.7 in North Hykeham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 55.9% in North Hykeham. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 64.1% in North Hykeham.
| Indicator | Branston | North Hykeham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 16,855 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,637.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 28.4% |
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