Armthorpe vs Crowle (North Lincolnshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrowle (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Armthorpe | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 75% | 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.
| Indicator | Armthorpe | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,161 | 3,969 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,186 | £30,308 |
| Employment Rate | 54.9% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.7% | 26.6% |
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