Bourne vs Crowland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crowland wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Crowland
£276,379
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Crowland
60.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Crowland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Crowland
335.7
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Crowland
71
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Crowland
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bourne commands an average of £279,565, compared with £276,379 in Crowland – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Crowland it is a terraced at £183,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Bourne (£225,223 vs £207,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Bourne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 52.2 per 1,000 versus 60 per 1,000 in Crowland. The most common crime category in Bourne is violent-crime, while in Crowland 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 Bourne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Crowland. There are 5 schools in Bourne and 1 in Crowland.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne | Crowland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 444.5 Mbps in Bourne and 335.7 Mbps in Crowland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 89.1% in Crowland. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 62.6% in Crowland.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (445 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Crowland, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Bourne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,212 in Crowland. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.5% in Crowland.
Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Bourne and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 44.1 in Crowland. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 58.5% in Crowland. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 64.5% in Crowland. Bourne has a population of 17,495 and Crowland has 4,619.
| Indicator | Bourne | Crowland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 4,619 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,750.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 25.5% |
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