Alford (East Lindsey) vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe 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
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£225,130
Crime Rate
Alford (East Lindsey)
69.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alford (East Lindsey)
100.0%
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alford (East Lindsey)
272.6
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Alford (East Lindsey)
67.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
67.4
Median Income
Alford (East Lindsey)
£25,462
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Alford (east Lindsey) commands an average of £245,744, compared with £225,130 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Alford (east Lindsey) is a terraced at £146,559, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is a flat at £82,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Alford (east Lindsey) (£295,480 vs £247,685).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alford (east Lindsey) prices grew faster — 52% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsSutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Alford (east Lindsey) at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alford (east Lindsey) is violent-crime, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe 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 Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. There are 3 schools in Alford (east Lindsey) and 1 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Alford (East Lindsey) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alford (East Lindsey) | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 272.6 Mbps in Alford (east Lindsey) and 212.9 Mbps in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.2% of premises in Alford (east Lindsey) and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 49.3% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Alford (east Lindsey) is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (273 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alford (east Lindsey) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Alford (east Lindsey) and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Alford (east Lindsey) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
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 Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Alford (east Lindsey) and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Alford (east Lindsey) versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Alford (east Lindsey) and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
| Indicator | Alford (East Lindsey) | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,831 | 5,042 |
| 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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