Donington vs Sleaford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Donington offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Sleaford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Sleaford
£256,818
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Sleaford
38.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Sleaford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Sleaford
378.2
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Sleaford
69.6
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Sleaford
£30,006
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Donington is £242,614, which is 6% less than Sleaford at £256,818. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Sleaford it is a flat at £90,666.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £158,013).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sleaford prices grew faster — 39% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Sleaford (38.4 per 1,000) compared to Donington (59.8 per 1,000), a 56% difference. The most common crime category in Donington is violent-crime, while in Sleaford 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 Sleaford. Donington has 2 schools and Sleaford has 7 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Sleaford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (4 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Donington | Sleaford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Donington offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 378.2 Mbps in Sleaford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 90.8% in Sleaford. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 72.1% in Sleaford.
Donington is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (392 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Donington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Sleaford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,340 in Sleaford. 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Sleaford.
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Sleaford and £29,872 in Donington. The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 46.3 in Sleaford. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.9% in Sleaford. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Donington versus 70.5% in Sleaford.
| Indicator | Donington | Sleaford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 18,028 |
| 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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