Alford (East Lindsey) vs Spilsby

At £245,744, Alford (east Lindsey) undercuts Spilsby (£263,990) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alford (east Lindsey) is a terraced at £146,559, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.

Alford (east Lindsey) has a crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Spilsby at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alford (east Lindsey) is violent-crime, while in Spilsby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Alford (east Lindsey), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Spilsby, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Alford (east Lindsey) averages 272.6 Mbps – ahead of Spilsby's 115.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.2% of premises in Alford (east Lindsey) and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 49.3% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 11.7% in Spilsby.

→Alford (east Lindsey) is the faster of the two by 136% on average download speed (273 vs 116 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Alford (east Lindsey) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Spilsby averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Alford (east Lindsey) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.

→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 Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.9 in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Alford (east Lindsey) versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 45.8% in Spilsby.

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