Area guide · East Lindsey

Living in Mablethorpe

A snapshot of life in Mablethorpe, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Mablethorpe is a village in East Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 7,633. The average house price is £183,827 and the overall crime rate is 69.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Mablethorpe ranks

Population

7,633

Avg House Price

£183,827

Crime Rate

69.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

213 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£25,462

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Mablethorpe's detached homes (£239,043) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£93,690).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Mablethorpe prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£136,947 → £183,827).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£239,043	£235,000	65
Semi-Detached	£165,453	£167,000	61
Terraced	£152,800	£150,000	15
Flat	£93,690	£85,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Mablethorpe is 69.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Mablethorpe: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Mablethorpe Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Mablethorpe averages 213 Mbps — 113% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Mablethorpe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.4
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,463

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,633
Median Age	50.9
Median Household Income	£25,462
Employment Rate	45.8%
Owner Occupied	67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	21.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Mablethorpe?

The average house price in Mablethorpe is £183,827 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Mablethorpe?

The most affordable entry point in Mablethorpe is a flat, with an average price of £93,690.

Is Mablethorpe a safe place to live?

Mablethorpe has a recorded crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Mablethorpe?

Mablethorpe has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Mablethorpe?

Average broadband download speeds in Mablethorpe are around 213 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.9% of premises.

How big is Mablethorpe?

Mablethorpe is a settlement in East Lindsey with a population of approximately 7,633.

Most compared with

How does Mablethorpe stack up against its neighbours?

Alford (East Lindsey)

Mablethorpe

House price: £245,744 · £183,827
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.2
Distance: 6.7 mi

Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards

Mablethorpe

House price: £194,543 · £183,827
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

Louth

Mablethorpe

House price: £250,133 · £183,827
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.2
Distance: 10.8 mi

Mablethorpe

Skegness

House price: £183,827 · £211,648
Crime rate: 69.2 · 69.5
Distance: 13.7 mi

Mablethorpe

Spilsby

House price: £183,827 · £263,990
Crime rate: 69.2 · 69.7
Distance: 13.4 mi

Mablethorpe

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

House price: £183,827 · £225,130
Crime rate: 69.2 · 69.2
Distance: 2.2 mi

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