Donington vs Holbeach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Holbeach offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Donington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Holbeach
£225,035
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Holbeach
60.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Holbeach
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Holbeach
287.5
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Holbeach
71.7
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Holbeach
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Holbeach more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £225,035 versus £242,614 in Donington. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Holbeach it is a flat at £85,080.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £140,377).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbeach prices grew faster — 36% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.8 offences per 1,000 people, Donington is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Holbeach's 60.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Donington is violent-crime, while in Holbeach 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 Holbeach. Donington has 2 schools and Holbeach has 3 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Donington | Holbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Donington enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Holbeach lags behind at 287.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 79.8% in Holbeach. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 52.4% in Holbeach.
Donington is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Holbeach is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Donington's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,178 in Holbeach. 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Holbeach.
Holbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Donington has a population of 3,192 while Holbeach has 8,529. Median household income is £29,872 in Donington and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 45.7 in Holbeach. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.1% in Holbeach.
| Indicator | Donington | Holbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 8,529 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 19.4% |
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