Donington vs Heckington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Donington is about 8% cheaper on average. Heckington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Heckington
£263,859
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Heckington
38.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Heckington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Heckington
378.2
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Heckington
69.6
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Heckington
£30,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Donington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,614 versus £263,859 in Heckington. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Heckington it is a terraced at £160,058.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £160,058).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heckington prices grew faster — 24% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Heckington (38.9 per 1,000) compared to Donington (59.8 per 1,000), a 54% difference. The most common crime category in Donington 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Donington and Heckington. Donington has 2 schools and Heckington has 1 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Heckington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Donington | Heckington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Donington enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Heckington lags behind at 378.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 90.8% in Heckington. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 72.1% in Heckington.
Donington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (392 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Donington is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Heckington's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,340 in Heckington. 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Heckington.
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Donington has a population of 3,192 while Heckington has 3,316. Median household income is £30,005.5 in Heckington and £29,872 in Donington. The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 46.3 in Heckington. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.9% in Heckington.
| Indicator | Donington | Heckington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 3,316 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £30,005.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 30% |
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