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Cherry Willingham vs Metheringham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Metheringham 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.

Of 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.

MetricCherry WillinghamMetheringham
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamMetheringham
Population3,4463,524
Median Age45.945.1
Median Household Income£28,801.5£27,658.8
Employment Rate52.7%54%
Owner Occupied65.2%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%24.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Metheringham?
Cherry Willingham and Metheringham are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Metheringham?
Metheringham is cheaper, with an average house price of £234,008.
Is Cherry Willingham or Metheringham safer?
Metheringham has the lower crime rate at 38.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Metheringham?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Metheringham?
Metheringham has faster average broadband at 307.7 Mbps.

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