Heckington vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Spalding offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Heckington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Heckington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Heckington
£263,859
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Heckington
38.9
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Heckington
100.0%
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Heckington
378.2
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Heckington
69.6
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Heckington
£30,006
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Spalding is £256,249, which is 3% less than Heckington at £263,859. The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced at £160,058, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 11% pricier in Heckington (£208,674 vs £188,193).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spalding prices grew faster — 41% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Heckington (38.9 per 1,000) compared to Spalding (60.2 per 1,000), a 55% difference. The most common crime category in Heckington 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 MidlandsHeckington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Spalding. Heckington has 1 schools in total, while Spalding has 10.
Heckington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Heckington | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Spalding offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 378.2 Mbps in Heckington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.8% of premises in Heckington and 91.6% in Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Heckington and 75% in Spalding.
Spalding is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (392 vs 378 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Spalding are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Heckington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,340 in Heckington and £1,282 in Spalding. 58.8% of homes in Heckington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
Spalding 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 Spalding. The median age is 46.3 in Heckington and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Heckington and 57.5% in Spalding. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Heckington versus 68.9% in Spalding.
| Indicator | Heckington | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,316 | 30,552 |
| 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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