Cherry Willingham vs Navenby and Wellingore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cherry Willingham is about 21% cheaper on average. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cherry Willingham
£250,432
Navenby and Wellingore
£317,601
Crime Rate
Cherry Willingham
61.2
Navenby and Wellingore
38.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cherry Willingham
100.0%
Navenby and Wellingore
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cherry Willingham
284.8
Navenby and Wellingore
375.9
EPC Rating
Cherry Willingham
69.7
Navenby and Wellingore
70
Median Income
Cherry Willingham
£28,802
Navenby and Wellingore
£29,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Cherry Willingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £250,432 versus £317,601 in Navenby And Wellingore. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£356,782 vs £285,196).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cherry Willingham prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.2 offences per 1,000 people, Navenby And Wellingore is the safer of the two – 60% lower than Cherry Willingham's 61.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cherry Willingham is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Cherry Willingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Navenby And Wellingore.
Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cherry Willingham | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Navenby And Wellingore enjoy 375.9 Mbps on average, while Cherry Willingham lags behind at 284.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.1% of premises in Cherry Willingham and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.
Navenby And Wellingore is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (376 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Navenby And Wellingore is band C (score 70), ahead of Cherry Willingham's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.
Navenby And Wellingore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cherry Willingham has a population of 3,446 while Navenby And Wellingore has 3,165. Median household income is £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore and £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore.
| Indicator | Cherry Willingham | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,446 | 3,165 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,801.5 | £29,902.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 28.1% |
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