Bourne vs Stamford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bourne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Bourne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourne
£279,565
Stamford
£389,436
Crime Rate
Bourne
52.2
Stamford
52.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourne
100.0%
Stamford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourne
444.5
Stamford
421.6
EPC Rating
Bourne
70.4
Stamford
71.4
Median Income
Bourne
£29,872
Stamford
£31,964
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £279,565, Bourne undercuts Stamford (£389,436) by around 28% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat at £138,418, while in Stamford it is a flat at £184,657.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 40% pricier in Stamford (£328,159 vs £196,557).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bourne prices grew faster — 38% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBourne has a crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Stamford at 52.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bourne is violent-crime, while in Stamford 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 MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Bourne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stamford, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bourne | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bourne averages 444.5 Mbps – ahead of Stamford's 421.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Bourne and 95.7% in Stamford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Bourne and 81.8% in Stamford.
Bourne is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (445 vs 422 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stamford leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Bourne averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Bourne and £1,246 in Stamford. 61.8% of homes in Bourne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.1% in Stamford.
Stamford has more energy-efficient housing — 66.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,964 in Stamford and £29,872 in Bourne. The median age is 46.6 in Bourne and 43.8 in Stamford. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Bourne versus 64.9% in Stamford. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Bourne and 58.7% in Stamford.
| Indicator | Bourne | Stamford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,495 | 20,745 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £31,964 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 58.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 64.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 30.2% |
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