Branston vs Washingborough and Heighington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Branston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Branston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Branston
£254,996
Washingborough and Heighington
£283,306
Crime Rate
Branston
38.5
Washingborough and Heighington
38.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Branston
100.0%
Washingborough and Heighington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Branston
307.7
Washingborough and Heighington
307.7
EPC Rating
Branston
69.5
Washingborough and Heighington
69.5
Median Income
Branston
£27,659
Washingborough and Heighington
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Washingborough And Heighington commands an average of £283,306, compared with £254,996 in Branston – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Branston is a flat at £84,000, while in Washingborough And Heighington it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Washingborough And Heighington (£117,500 vs £84,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Washingborough And Heighington prices grew faster — 36% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWashingborough And Heighington has a crime rate of 38.2 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 Washingborough And Heighington 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 Washingborough And Heighington. There are 3 schools in Branston and 2 in Washingborough And Heighington.
Branston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Washingborough and Heighington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Branston | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 307.7 Mbps in Branston and 307.7 Mbps in Washingborough And Heighington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Branston and 87.3% in Washingborough And Heighington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Branston and 56.2% in Washingborough And Heighington.
Branston is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (308 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Branston, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Washingborough And Heighington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Branston and £1,279 in Washingborough And Heighington. 57.6% of homes in Branston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Washingborough And Heighington.
Branston has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Branston and £27,658.8 in Washingborough And Heighington. The median age is 45.1 in Branston and 45.1 in Washingborough And Heighington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Branston and 54% in Washingborough And Heighington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Branston versus 62.4% in Washingborough And Heighington. Branston has a population of 4,285 and Washingborough And Heighington has 6,386.
| Indicator | Branston | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,285 | 6,386 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 24.2% |
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