Cherry Willingham vs Washingborough and Heighington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cherry Willingham offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cherry Willingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cherry Willingham
£250,432
Washingborough and Heighington
£283,306
Crime Rate
Cherry Willingham
61.2
Washingborough and Heighington
38.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cherry Willingham
100.0%
Washingborough and Heighington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cherry Willingham
284.8
Washingborough and Heighington
307.7
EPC Rating
Cherry Willingham
69.7
Washingborough and Heighington
69.5
Median Income
Cherry Willingham
£28,802
Washingborough and Heighington
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Cherry Willingham is £250,432, which is 12% less than Washingborough And Heighington at £283,306. The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced at £175,333, while in Washingborough And Heighington it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Washingborough And Heighington (£199,188 vs £175,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cherry Willingham prices grew faster — 44% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.2 offences per 1,000 people, Washingborough And Heighington 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 Washingborough And Heighington 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 MidlandsCherry Willingham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Washingborough And Heighington. Cherry Willingham has 2 schools in total, while Washingborough And Heighington has 2.
Cherry Willingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Washingborough and Heighington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cherry Willingham | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Washingborough And Heighington offers faster average downloads at 307.7 Mbps, compared to 284.8 Mbps in Cherry Willingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.1% of premises in Cherry Willingham and 87.3% in Washingborough And Heighington. Gigabit availability stands at 51.3% in Cherry Willingham and 56.2% in Washingborough And Heighington.
Washingborough And Heighington is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (308 vs 285 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cherry Willingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Washingborough And Heighington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,318 in Cherry Willingham and £1,279 in Washingborough And Heighington. 58.6% of homes in Cherry Willingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Washingborough And Heighington.
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 Washingborough And Heighington. The median age is 45.9 in Cherry Willingham and 45.1 in Washingborough And Heighington. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Cherry Willingham and 54% in Washingborough And Heighington. Owner-occupancy is 65.2% in Cherry Willingham versus 62.4% in Washingborough And Heighington.
| Indicator | Cherry Willingham | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,446 | 6,386 |
| Median Age | 45.9 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,801.5 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.8% | 24.2% |
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