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Armthorpe vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Armthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Armthorpe

£219,555

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Crime Rate

Armthorpe

116.6

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Armthorpe

75.0%

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Armthorpe

413.8

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

EPC Rating

Armthorpe

70.9

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Median Income

Armthorpe

£30,186

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

At £219,555, Armthorpe undercuts Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£280,437) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Armthorpe is a flat at £98,904, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is a flat at £110,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£348,744 vs £260,758).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 45%.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Armthorpe is violent-crime, while in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 5 schools in Armthorpe, 75% are in the top two inspection bands. In Crowle (north Lincolnshire), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricArmthorpeCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Total Schools53
Primary42
Secondary11
% Top two bands75%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Armthorpe averages 413.8 Mbps – ahead of Crowle (north Lincolnshire)'s 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Armthorpe and 93.8% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Gigabit availability stands at 79.8% in Armthorpe and 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Armthorpe is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (414 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Crowle (north Lincolnshire), scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Armthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,093 in Armthorpe and £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). 61.2% of homes in Armthorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire).

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,186 in Armthorpe. The median age is 43.4 in Armthorpe and 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Employment rates stand at 54.9% in Armthorpe and 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Armthorpe versus 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire). Armthorpe has a population of 14,161 and Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has 3,969.

IndicatorArmthorpeCrowle (North Lincolnshire)
Population14,1613,969
Median Age43.446.4
Median Household Income£30,186£30,308
Employment Rate54.9%54%
Owner Occupied62.8%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified22.7%26.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Armthorpe and Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Armthorpe and Crowle (north Lincolnshire) are approximately 10.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Armthorpe or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Armthorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £219,555.
Is Armthorpe or Crowle (north Lincolnshire) safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Armthorpe or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Armthorpe or Crowle (north Lincolnshire)?
Armthorpe has faster average broadband at 413.8 Mbps.

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