Donington vs Kirton (Boston)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Donington wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Donington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Kirton (Boston)
£273,708
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Kirton (Boston)
86.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Kirton (Boston)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Kirton (Boston)
340.6
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Kirton (Boston)
70.5
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Kirton (Boston)
£29,020
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Kirton (boston) commands an average of £273,708, compared with £242,614 in Donington – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Kirton (boston) it is a flat at £82,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £146,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kirton (boston) prices grew faster — 34% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Donington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.8 per 1,000 versus 86.6 per 1,000 in Kirton (boston). The most common crime category in Donington is violent-crime, while in Kirton (boston) 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 Kirton (boston). Donington has 2 schools and Kirton (boston) has 2 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Kirton (Boston) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Donington | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Donington and 340.6 Mbps in Kirton (boston). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 80.1% in Kirton (boston). Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 65.1% in Kirton (boston).
Donington is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (392 vs 341 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kirton (boston) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Donington averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,245 in Kirton (boston). 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Kirton (boston).
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Donington and £29,019.7 in Kirton (boston). The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 45.9 in Kirton (boston). Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Donington versus 67.1% in Kirton (boston). Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.9% in Kirton (boston).
| Indicator | Donington | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 5,576 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 45.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,019.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 23% |
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