Branston vs Ruskington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Ruskington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Ruskington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Ruskington
£238,685
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Ruskington
38.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Ruskington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Ruskington
378.2
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Ruskington
69.6
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Ruskington
£30,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Branston commands an average of £254,996, compared with £238,685 in Ruskington – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Ruskington it is a terraced at £171,033.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Branston (£207,718 vs £171,033).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ruskington prices grew faster — 35% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsRuskington has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Branston at 38.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Ruskington 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 Ruskington. There are 3 schools in Branston and 2 in Ruskington.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ruskington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Ruskington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 378.2 Mbps in Ruskington and 307.7 Mbps in Branston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 90.8% in Ruskington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 72.1% in Ruskington.
Ruskington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (378 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ruskington, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Branston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,340 in Ruskington. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Ruskington.
Ruskington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Ruskington and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 46.3 in Ruskington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 57.9% in Ruskington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 70.5% in Ruskington. Branston has a population of 4,285 and Ruskington has 5,650.
| Indicator | Branston | Ruskington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 5,650 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £30,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 30% |
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