Coningsby and Tattershall vs Washingborough and Heighington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Coningsby And Tattershall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Washingborough And Heighington 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
Washingborough and Heighington
£283,306
Crime Rate
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.1
Washingborough and Heighington
38.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coningsby and Tattershall
100.0%
Washingborough and Heighington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coningsby and Tattershall
307.7
Washingborough and Heighington
307.7
EPC Rating
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.5
Washingborough and Heighington
69.5
Median Income
Coningsby and Tattershall
£27,659
Washingborough and Heighington
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Washingborough And Heighington commands an average of £283,306, compared with £188,580 in Coningsby And Tattershall – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Coningsby And Tattershall is a flat at £130,750, while in Washingborough And Heighington it is a flat at £117,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Washingborough And Heighington (£199,188 vs £143,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Washingborough And Heighington prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWashingborough And Heighington has a crime rate of 38.2 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 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Coningsby And Tattershall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Washingborough And Heighington. There are 4 schools in Coningsby And Tattershall and 2 in Washingborough And Heighington.
Coningsby and Tattershall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 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 | Coningsby and Tattershall | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 307.7 Mbps in Coningsby And Tattershall and 307.7 Mbps in Washingborough And Heighington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Coningsby And Tattershall and 87.3% in Washingborough And Heighington. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 56.2% in Washingborough And Heighington.
Coningsby And Tattershall is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (308 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coningsby And Tattershall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Washingborough And Heighington averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £1,279 in Washingborough And Heighington. 57.6% of homes in Coningsby And Tattershall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Washingborough And Heighington.
Coningsby And Tattershall has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £27,658.8 in Washingborough And Heighington. The median age is 45.1 in Coningsby And Tattershall and 45.1 in Washingborough And Heighington. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Coningsby And Tattershall versus 62.4% in Washingborough And Heighington. Employment rates stand at 54% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 54% in Washingborough And Heighington.
| Indicator | Coningsby and Tattershall | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 6,386 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 24.2% |
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