Alford (East Lindsey) vs Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is about 26% cheaper on average. Alford (east Lindsey) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alford (east Lindsey) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alford (East Lindsey)
£245,744
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£194,543
Crime Rate
Alford (East Lindsey)
69.4
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alford (East Lindsey)
100.0%
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alford (East Lindsey)
272.6
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
181.7
EPC Rating
Alford (East Lindsey)
67.4
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
67.4
Median Income
Alford (East Lindsey)
£25,462
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is £194,543, which is 26% less than Alford (east Lindsey) at £245,744. The most affordable entry point in Alford (east Lindsey) is a terraced at £146,559, while in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards it is a flat at £75,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Alford (east Lindsey) (£295,480 vs £213,605).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alford (east Lindsey) prices grew faster — 52% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.4 offences per 1,000 people, Alford (east Lindsey) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alford (east Lindsey) is violent-crime, while in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards 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 MidlandsAlford (east Lindsey) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Alford (east Lindsey) has 3 schools in total, while Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has 2.
Alford (East Lindsey) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alford (East Lindsey) | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alford (east Lindsey) offers faster average downloads at 272.6 Mbps, compared to 181.7 Mbps in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.2% of premises in Alford (east Lindsey) and 74.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Gigabit availability stands at 49.3% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 26% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards.
Alford (east Lindsey) is the faster of the two by 50% on average download speed (273 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alford (east Lindsey) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band C) versus 67.4 (band C) in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £1,463 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. 51.5% of homes in Alford (east Lindsey) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards.
Alford (east Lindsey) has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,462 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £25,462 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. The median age is 50.9 in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.9 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 45.8% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Alford (east Lindsey) versus 67.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards.
| Indicator | Alford (East Lindsey) | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 5,363 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 21.5% |
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