Coningsby and Tattershall vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coningsby And Tattershall wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Coningsby And Tattershall has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coningsby And Tattershall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coningsby and Tattershall
£188,580
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.1
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coningsby and Tattershall
100.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coningsby and Tattershall
307.7
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Coningsby and Tattershall
69.5
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Coningsby and Tattershall
£27,659
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £188,580, Coningsby And Tattershall undercuts Spilsby (£263,990) by around 29% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coningsby And Tattershall is a flat at £130,750, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Spilsby (£324,335 vs £239,183).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Coningsby And Tattershall experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.1 per 1,000 versus 69.7 per 1,000 in Spilsby. The most common crime category in Coningsby And Tattershall is violent-crime, while in Spilsby 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 4 schools in Coningsby And Tattershall, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Spilsby, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Coningsby and Tattershall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coningsby and Tattershall | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coningsby And Tattershall averages 307.7 Mbps – ahead of Spilsby's 115.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.3% of premises in Coningsby And Tattershall and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.2% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Coningsby And Tattershall is the faster of the two by 166% on average download speed (308 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coningsby And Tattershall leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Spilsby averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,279 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £1,463 in Spilsby. 57.6% of homes in Coningsby And Tattershall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
Coningsby And Tattershall has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Coningsby And Tattershall and £25,462 in Spilsby. The median age is 45.1 in Coningsby And Tattershall and 50.9 in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 62.4% in Coningsby And Tattershall versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 54% in Coningsby And Tattershall and 45.8% in Spilsby.
| Indicator | Coningsby and Tattershall | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,511 | 3,671 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,658.8 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.2% | 21.5% |
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