Alford (East Lindsey) vs Louth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Alford (east Lindsey) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. 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
Louth
£250,133
Crime Rate
Alford (East Lindsey)
69.4
Louth
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alford (East Lindsey)
100.0%
Louth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alford (East Lindsey)
272.6
Louth
280.4
EPC Rating
Alford (East Lindsey)
67.4
Louth
67.4
Median Income
Alford (East Lindsey)
£25,462
Louth
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Louth commands an average of £250,133, compared with £245,744 in Alford (east Lindsey) – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Alford (east Lindsey) is a terraced at £146,559, while in Louth it is a flat at £107,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Louth (£201,252 vs £175,684).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alford (east Lindsey) prices grew faster — 52% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlford (east Lindsey) has a crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Louth at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alford (east Lindsey) is violent-crime, while in Louth 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alford (east Lindsey), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Louth. There are 3 schools in Alford (east Lindsey) and 6 in Louth.
Alford (East Lindsey) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alford (East Lindsey) | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 280.4 Mbps in Louth and 272.6 Mbps in Alford (east Lindsey). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.2% of premises in Alford (east Lindsey) and 82.6% in Louth. Gigabit availability stands at 49.3% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.3% in Louth.
Louth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (280 vs 273 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alford (east Lindsey), scoring 67.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Louth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £1,463 in Louth. 51.5% of homes in Alford (east Lindsey) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Louth.
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 Louth. The median age is 50.9 in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.9 in Louth. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 45.8% in Louth. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Alford (east Lindsey) versus 67.4% in Louth. Alford (east Lindsey) has a population of 3,831 and Louth has 17,415.
| Indicator | Alford (East Lindsey) | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 17,415 |
| 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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