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Coningsby and Tattershall vs Ruskington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Coningsby And Tattershall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Ruskington 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

Ruskington

£238,685

Crime Rate

Coningsby and Tattershall

69.1

Ruskington

38.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Coningsby and Tattershall

100.0%

Ruskington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Coningsby and Tattershall

307.7

Ruskington

378.2

EPC Rating

Coningsby and Tattershall

69.5

Ruskington

69.6

Median Income

Coningsby and Tattershall

£27,659

Ruskington

£30,006

Property in Ruskington commands an average of £238,685, compared with £188,580 in Coningsby And Tattershall – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Coningsby And Tattershall is a flat at £130,750, while in Ruskington it is a terraced at £171,033.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Ruskington (£200,898 vs £153,620).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ruskington prices grew faster — 35% vs 24%.

Ruskington has a crime rate of 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81% lower than Coningsby And Tattershall at 69.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Coningsby And Tattershall is violent-crime, while in Ruskington it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Coningsby And Tattershall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ruskington. There are 4 schools in Coningsby And Tattershall and 2 in Ruskington.

Coningsby and Tattershall School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ruskington School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricConingsby and TattershallRuskington
Total Schools42
Primary32
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 378.2 Mbps in Ruskington and 307.7 Mbps in Coningsby And Tattershall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Coningsby And Tattershall and 90.8% in Ruskington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 72.1% in Ruskington.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ruskington, 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 Ruskington. 57.6% of homes in Coningsby And Tattershall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Ruskington.

Ruskington 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 Ruskington and £27,658.8 in Coningsby And Tattershall. The median age is 45.1 in Coningsby And Tattershall and 46.3 in Ruskington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 57.9% in Ruskington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Coningsby And Tattershall versus 70.5% in Ruskington. Coningsby And Tattershall has a population of 5,511 and Ruskington has 5,650.

IndicatorConingsby and TattershallRuskington
Population5,5115,650
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 Ruskington?
Coningsby And Tattershall and Ruskington are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Coningsby And Tattershall or Ruskington?
Coningsby And Tattershall is cheaper, with an average house price of £188,580.
Is Coningsby And Tattershall or Ruskington safer?
Ruskington has the lower crime rate at 38.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Coningsby And Tattershall or Ruskington?
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 Ruskington?
Ruskington has faster average broadband at 378.2 Mbps.

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