Heckington vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Heckington wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Heckington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heckington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heckington
£263,859
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Heckington
38.9
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heckington
100.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heckington
378.2
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Heckington
69.6
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Heckington
£30,006
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £263,859, Heckington undercuts Pinchbeck (£280,390) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced at £160,058, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Heckington (£331,447 vs £306,166).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Heckington prices grew faster — 24% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Heckington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.9 per 1,000 versus 59.9 per 1,000 in Pinchbeck. The most common crime category in Heckington 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Heckington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Pinchbeck, 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.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heckington | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pinchbeck averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Heckington's 378.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Heckington and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Heckington and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (392 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pinchbeck, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Heckington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,340 in Heckington and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 58.8% of homes in Heckington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck 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 Heckington and £29,872 in Pinchbeck. The median age is 46.3 in Heckington and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Heckington and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Heckington versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck. Heckington has a population of 3,316 and Pinchbeck has 4,275.
| Indicator | Heckington | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,316 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,005.5 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 25.1% |
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