Donington vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Donington is about 5% cheaper on average. Donington has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Donington
£242,614
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Donington
59.8
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Donington
N/A
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Donington
392
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Donington
70.4
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Donington
£29,872
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Donington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £242,614 versus £256,249 in Spalding. The most affordable entry point in Donington is a semi-detached at £168,498, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Donington (£196,500 vs £156,502).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spalding prices grew faster — 41% vs 2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Donington (59.8 per 1,000) compared to Spalding (60.2 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Donington is violent-crime, while in Spalding 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 Spalding. Donington has 2 schools and Spalding has 10 schools.
Donington School Inspection Breakdown
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Donington | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Donington enjoy 392.0 Mbps on average, while Spalding lags behind at 392.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Donington and 91.6% in Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Donington and 75% in Spalding.
Donington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (392 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Donington is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Spalding's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Donington and £1,282 in Spalding. 61.8% of homes in Donington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
Donington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Donington has a population of 3,192 while Spalding has 30,552. Median household income is £29,872 in Donington and £29,872 in Spalding. The median age is 46.6 in Donington and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Donington and 57.5% in Spalding.
| Indicator | Donington | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,192 | 30,552 |
| 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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