Bingham voted in the top 10 places in the UK to bring up a family

The Nottinghamshire town of Bingham has been ranked in the top 10 places in the UK to bring up a family, according to a study.

The survey carried out by Family Investments puts Bingham just above mid-table in a list of locations voted the most family-friendly in the country – based on school inspection reports, affordability of childcare, housing and other factors.

The news of an eighth place ranking for Bingham has been welcomed by Linden Homes, which is currently enjoying success with its popular Bluebell development in the town.

A range of three and four-bedroom homes will make up the development, which have been carefully designed to meet the growing demand of new homes customers and cater for a selection of needs and budgets - including families.

The town is well served by four infant, junior and primary schools as well as a secondary school. South Nottingham College also has a campus in the town.

The Bingham Leisure Centre has sports facilities and a swimming pool, and the town boasts its own bustling centre with shops, places to eat, clubs and other amenities.

The second annual Family Friendly Hotspots Report, carried out by savings provider Family Investments, is based on 2,400 postcodes across England and Wales - covering crucial factors likely to impact a family’s decision-making process when considering a move to a new area.

Based on this analysis, the unique study identifies the top 20 postcodes offering the best range of essential and desirable factors for family living.

The study investigated factors that cover the essentials of family living, including: 

Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 results 
School inspection outcomes 
Quantity and quality of Early Years care 
Affordability of childcare (new to the 2012 edition) 
Local crime figures 
Property affordability (based on average house prices and local salaries)

Lifestyle factors were also considered and included: 

Existing population of parents with young children 
Parks and green spaces 
Leisure centres 
Zoos and farms 
Museums and theatre

Linden Homes sales director Chris Roads said: “The report echoes what we already know about Bingham in terms of it being a family friendly location – further compounded by the fantastic range of new homes we are building at Tithby Road and the huge interest in the development.” 

For more information, visit lindenhomes.co.uk.