Cherry Willingham vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Metheringham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Metheringham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cherry Willingham
£250,432
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Cherry Willingham
61.2
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cherry Willingham
100.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cherry Willingham
284.8
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Cherry Willingham
69.7
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Cherry Willingham
£28,802
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £234,008, Metheringham undercuts Cherry Willingham (£250,432) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Metheringham (£223,301 vs £196,031).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cherry Willingham prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMetheringham has a crime rate of 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60% lower than Cherry Willingham at 61.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cherry Willingham is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Cherry Willingham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Metheringham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cherry Willingham | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Metheringham averages 307.7 Mbps – ahead of Cherry Willingham's 284.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.1% of premises in Cherry Willingham and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Metheringham is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (308 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cherry Willingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.7 (C), while Metheringham averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,279 in Metheringham. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Cherry Willingham has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham and £27,658.8 in Metheringham. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 45.1 in Metheringham. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Cherry Willingham versus 62.4% in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 54% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Cherry Willingham | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,446 | 3,524 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,801.5 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 24.2% |
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