Alford (East Lindsey) vs Mablethorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Mablethorpe is about 34% cheaper on average. Mablethorpe 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
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Crime Rate
Alford (East Lindsey)
69.4
Mablethorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alford (East Lindsey)
100.0%
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alford (East Lindsey)
272.6
Mablethorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Alford (East Lindsey)
67.4
Mablethorpe
67.4
Median Income
Alford (East Lindsey)
£25,462
Mablethorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Mablethorpe is £183,827, which is 34% 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 Mablethorpe it is a flat at £93,690.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Alford (east Lindsey) (£295,480 vs £239,043).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alford (east Lindsey) prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Mablethorpe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Alford (east Lindsey)'s 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alford (east Lindsey) is violent-crime, while in Mablethorpe 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 Mablethorpe. Alford (east Lindsey) has 3 schools in total, while Mablethorpe has 1.
Alford (East Lindsey) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alford (East Lindsey) | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alford (east Lindsey) offers faster average downloads at 272.6 Mbps, compared to 212.9 Mbps in Mablethorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.2% of premises in Alford (east Lindsey) and 90.9% in Mablethorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 49.3% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 33% in Mablethorpe.
Alford (east Lindsey) is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (273 vs 213 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 Mablethorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £1,463 in Mablethorpe. 51.5% of homes in Alford (east Lindsey) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Mablethorpe.
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 Mablethorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.9 in Mablethorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 45.8% in Mablethorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Alford (east Lindsey) versus 67.4% in Mablethorpe.
| Indicator | Alford (East Lindsey) | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 7,633 |
| 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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