Heckington vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Metheringham wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Metheringham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heckington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heckington
£263,859
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Heckington
38.9
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heckington
100.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heckington
378.2
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Heckington
69.6
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Heckington
£30,006
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £234,008, Metheringham undercuts Heckington (£263,859) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced at £160,058, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Heckington (£331,447 vs £262,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Metheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Metheringham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.3 per 1,000 versus 38.9 per 1,000 in Heckington. The most common crime category in Heckington is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Heckington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Metheringham, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Heckington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heckington | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Heckington averages 378.2 Mbps – ahead of Metheringham's 307.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Heckington and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Heckington and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Heckington is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (378 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Heckington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.6 (C), while Metheringham averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,340 in Heckington and £1,279 in Metheringham. 58.8% of homes in Heckington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Heckington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Heckington and £27,658.8 in Metheringham. The median age is 46.3 in Heckington and 45.1 in Metheringham. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Heckington versus 62.4% in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Heckington and 54% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Heckington | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,316 | 3,524 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,005.5 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 24.2% |
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