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Cherry Willingham vs Nettleham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cherry Willingham offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Cherry Willingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cherry Willingham

£250,432

Nettleham

£359,611

Crime Rate

Cherry Willingham

61.2

Nettleham

61.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cherry Willingham

100.0%

Nettleham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cherry Willingham

284.8

Nettleham

394.6

EPC Rating

Cherry Willingham

69.7

Nettleham

70.8

Median Income

Cherry Willingham

£28,802

Nettleham

£29,383

Buyers will find Cherry Willingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £250,432 versus £359,611 in Nettleham. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Nettleham it is a terraced at £160,870.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Nettleham (£381,422 vs £285,196).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cherry Willingham prices grew faster — 44% vs 43%.

Crime is lower in Cherry Willingham (61.2 per 1,000) compared to Nettleham (61.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cherry Willingham is violent-crime, while in Nettleham 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 Nettleham.

Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Nettleham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCherry WillinghamNettleham
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Nettleham enjoy 394.6 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 93.4% in Nettleham. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 75.6% in Nettleham.

Nettleham is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (395 vs 285 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Nettleham is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Cherry Willingham's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,247 in Nettleham. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Nettleham.

Nettleham has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Cherry Willingham has a population of 3,446 while Nettleham has 3,418. Median household income is £29,382.5 in Nettleham and £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 43.1 in Nettleham. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 53.5% in Nettleham.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamNettleham
Population3,4463,418
Median Age45.943.1
Median Household Income£28,801.5£29,382.5
Employment Rate52.7%53.5%
Owner Occupied65.2%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%27.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Nettleham?
Cherry Willingham and Nettleham are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Nettleham?
Cherry Willingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,432.
Is Cherry Willingham or Nettleham safer?
Cherry Willingham has the lower crime rate at 61.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Nettleham?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Nettleham?
Nettleham has faster average broadband at 394.6 Mbps.

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