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Coningsby and Tattershall vs Heckington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Coningsby And Tattershall wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Heckington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coningsby And Tattershall edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Coningsby and Tattershall

£188,580

Heckington

£263,859

Crime Rate

Coningsby and Tattershall

69.1

Heckington

38.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Coningsby and Tattershall

100.0%

Heckington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Coningsby and Tattershall

307.7

Heckington

378.2

EPC Rating

Coningsby and Tattershall

69.5

Heckington

69.6

Median Income

Coningsby and Tattershall

£27,659

Heckington

£30,006

At £188,580, Coningsby And Tattershall undercuts Heckington (£263,859) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coningsby And Tattershall is a flat at £130,750, while in Heckington it is a terraced at £160,058.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Heckington (£331,447 vs £239,183).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coningsby And Tattershall prices grew faster — 24% vs 24%.

Residents of Heckington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.9 per 1,000 versus 69.1 per 1,000 in Coningsby And Tattershall. The most common crime category in Coningsby And Tattershall is violent-crime, while in Heckington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 4 schools in Coningsby And Tattershall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Heckington, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Coningsby and Tattershall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Heckington School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricConingsby and TattershallHeckington
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Heckington averages 378.2 Mbps – ahead of Coningsby And Tattershall's 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Coningsby And Tattershall and 90.8% in Heckington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 72.1% in Heckington.

Heckington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (378 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Heckington, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Coningsby And Tattershall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £1,340 in Heckington. 57.6% of homes in Coningsby And Tattershall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Heckington.

Heckington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,005.5 in Heckington and £27,658.8 in Coningsby And Tattershall. The median age is 45.1 in Coningsby And Tattershall and 46.3 in Heckington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 57.9% in Heckington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Coningsby And Tattershall versus 70.5% in Heckington. Coningsby And Tattershall has a population of 5,511 and Heckington has 3,316.

IndicatorConingsby and TattershallHeckington
Population5,5113,316
Median Age45.146.3
Median Household Income£27,658.8£30,005.5
Employment Rate54%57.9%
Owner Occupied62.4%70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.2%30%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Coningsby And Tattershall and Heckington?
Coningsby And Tattershall and Heckington are approximately 10.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coningsby And Tattershall or Heckington?
Coningsby And Tattershall is cheaper, with an average house price of £188,580.
Is Coningsby And Tattershall or Heckington safer?
Heckington has the lower crime rate at 38.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Coningsby And Tattershall or Heckington?
Coningsby And Tattershall has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Coningsby And Tattershall or Heckington?
Heckington has faster average broadband at 378.2 Mbps.

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