Branston vs Saxilby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Branston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Branston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Saxilby
£265,376
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Saxilby
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Saxilby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Saxilby
347
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Saxilby
70.9
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Saxilby
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Saxilby commands an average of £265,376, compared with £254,996 in Branston – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Saxilby it is a flat at £136,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Saxilby (£136,000 vs £84,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saxilby prices grew faster — 49% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBranston has a crime rate of 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58% lower than Saxilby at 60.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Branston is violent-crime, while in Saxilby 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 Saxilby. There are 3 schools in Branston and 1 in Saxilby.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saxilby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Saxilby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 347.0 Mbps in Saxilby and 307.7 Mbps in Branston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 92.5% in Saxilby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 64.4% in Saxilby.
Saxilby is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (347 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Saxilby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Branston averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,249 in Saxilby. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Saxilby.
Saxilby has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,291 in Saxilby and £27,658.8 in Branston. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 44 in Saxilby. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 63.3% in Saxilby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 54.3% in Saxilby.
| Indicator | Branston | Saxilby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 4,432 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 28.2% |
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