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Cherry Willingham vs Saxilby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cherry Willingham offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Saxilby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cherry Willingham

£250,432

Saxilby

£265,376

Crime Rate

Cherry Willingham

61.2

Saxilby

60.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cherry Willingham

100.0%

Saxilby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cherry Willingham

284.8

Saxilby

347

EPC Rating

Cherry Willingham

69.7

Saxilby

70.9

Median Income

Cherry Willingham

£28,802

Saxilby

£29,291

Buyers will find Cherry Willingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £250,432 versus £265,376 in Saxilby. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Saxilby it is a flat at £136,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 11% pricier in Saxilby (£320,635 vs £285,196).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Saxilby prices grew faster — 49% vs 44%.

Crime is lower in Saxilby (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Cherry Willingham (61.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cherry Willingham is violent-crime, while in Saxilby 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 Saxilby.

Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Saxilby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCherry WillinghamSaxilby
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Saxilby enjoy 347.0 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 92.5% in Saxilby. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 64.4% in Saxilby.

Saxilby is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (347 vs 285 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Saxilby is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Cherry Willingham's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,249 in Saxilby. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Saxilby.

Saxilby has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Cherry Willingham has a population of 3,446 while Saxilby has 4,432. Median household income is £29,291 in Saxilby and £28,801.5 in Cherry Willingham. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 44 in Saxilby. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 54.3% in Saxilby.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamSaxilby
Population3,4464,432
Median Age45.944
Median Household Income£28,801.5£29,291
Employment Rate52.7%54.3%
Owner Occupied65.2%63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Saxilby?
Cherry Willingham and Saxilby are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Saxilby?
Cherry Willingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,432.
Is Cherry Willingham or Saxilby safer?
Saxilby has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Saxilby?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Saxilby?
Saxilby has faster average broadband at 347.0 Mbps.

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