Heckington vs Navenby and Wellingore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Heckington is about 17% cheaper on average. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heckington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heckington
£263,859
Navenby and Wellingore
£317,601
Crime Rate
Heckington
38.9
Navenby and Wellingore
38.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heckington
100.0%
Navenby and Wellingore
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heckington
378.2
Navenby and Wellingore
375.9
EPC Rating
Heckington
69.6
Navenby and Wellingore
70
Median Income
Heckington
£30,006
Navenby and Wellingore
£29,903
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Heckington is £263,859, which is 17% less than Navenby And Wellingore at £317,601. The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced at £160,058, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£230,667 vs £208,674).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Navenby And Wellingore prices grew faster — 40% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.2 offences per 1,000 people, Navenby And Wellingore is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Heckington's 38.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Heckington is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore 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 MidlandsHeckington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Navenby And Wellingore. Heckington has 1 schools in total, while Navenby And Wellingore has 1.
Heckington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heckington | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Heckington offers faster average downloads at 378.2 Mbps, compared to 375.9 Mbps in Navenby And Wellingore. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Heckington and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Heckington and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.
Heckington is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (378 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Navenby And Wellingore are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Heckington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,340 in Heckington and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 58.8% of homes in Heckington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.
Navenby And Wellingore has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,005.5 in Heckington and £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore. The median age is 46.3 in Heckington and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Heckington and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Heckington versus 61.6% in Navenby And Wellingore.
| Indicator | Heckington | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,316 | 3,165 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,005.5 | £29,902.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 28.1% |
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