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Cherry Willingham vs Navenby and Wellingore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricCherry WillinghamNavenby and Wellingore
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamNavenby and Wellingore
Population3,4463,165
Median Age45.942.6
Median Household Income£28,801.5£29,902.5
Employment Rate52.7%55.9%
Owner Occupied65.2%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Navenby And Wellingore?
Cherry Willingham and Navenby And Wellingore are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Cherry Willingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,432.
Is Cherry Willingham or Navenby And Wellingore safer?
Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Navenby And Wellingore?
Navenby And Wellingore has faster average broadband at 375.9 Mbps.

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