Coningsby and Tattershall vs Heckington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Coningsby and Tattershall | Heckington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Coningsby and Tattershall | Heckington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 3,316 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £30,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 30% |
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