Bourne vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bourne is about 0% cheaper on average. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Bourne is £279,565, which is 0% less than Pinchbeck at £280,390. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Bourne (£196,557 vs £153,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne prices grew faster — 38% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Bourne (52.2 per 1,000) compared to Pinchbeck (59.9 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Bourne is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 MidlandsBourne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Pinchbeck. Bourne has 5 schools in total, while Pinchbeck has 1.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bourne offers faster average downloads at 444.5 Mbps, compared to 392.0 Mbps in Pinchbeck. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (445 vs 392 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Bourne has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Bourne and £29,872 in Pinchbeck. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck.
| Indicator | Bourne | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 25.1% |
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