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Branston vs Washingborough and Heighington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Washingborough 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.

Families 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.

MetricBranstonWashingborough and Heighington
Total Schools32
Primary22
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBranstonWashingborough and Heighington
Population4,2856,386
Median Age45.145.1
Median Household Income£27,658.8£27,658.8
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied62.4%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%24.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Branston and Washingborough And Heighington?
Branston and Washingborough And Heighington are approximately 1.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Branston or Washingborough And Heighington?
Branston is cheaper, with an average house price of £254,996.
Is Branston or Washingborough And Heighington safer?
Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Branston or Washingborough And Heighington?
Branston has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Branston or Washingborough And Heighington?
Branston has faster average broadband at 307.7 Mbps.

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