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Cherry Willingham vs Washingborough and Heighington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Cherry 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.

MetricCherry WillinghamWashingborough and Heighington
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCherry WillinghamWashingborough and Heighington
Population3,4466,386
Median Age45.945.1
Median Household Income£28,801.5£27,658.8
Employment Rate52.7%54%
Owner Occupied65.2%62.4%
Degree-Level Qualified26.8%24.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cherry Willingham and Washingborough And Heighington?
Cherry Willingham and Washingborough And Heighington are approximately 1.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cherry Willingham or Washingborough And Heighington?
Cherry Willingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £250,432.
Is Cherry Willingham or Washingborough And Heighington safer?
Washingborough And Heighington has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cherry Willingham or Washingborough And Heighington?
Cherry Willingham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cherry Willingham or Washingborough And Heighington?
Washingborough And Heighington has faster average broadband at 307.7 Mbps.

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