Donington vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Donington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Donington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £242,614, Donington undercuts Pinchbeck (£280,390) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £153,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pinchbeck prices grew faster — 8% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsDonington has a crime rate of 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Pinchbeck at 59.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Donington is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 Pinchbeck. Donington has 2 schools and Pinchbeck has 1 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Donington | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Donington averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Pinchbeck's 392.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Donington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Donington, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Donington and £29,872 in Pinchbeck. The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Donington versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck. Donington has a population of 3,192 and Pinchbeck has 4,275.
| Indicator | Donington | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 25.1% |
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