Crowland vs Emneth and Elm
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Emneth And Elm offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Emneth and Elm
£267,775
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Emneth and Elm
75.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Emneth and Elm
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Emneth and Elm
265.9
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Emneth and Elm
70.8
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Emneth and Elm
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Emneth And Elm is £267,775, which is 3% less than Crowland at £276,379. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Emneth And Elm it is a terraced at £150,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Crowland (£183,250 vs £150,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60 offences per 1,000 people, Crowland is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Emneth And Elm's 75.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Emneth And Elm 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 MidlandsCrowland has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Emneth And Elm. Crowland has 1 schools in total, while Emneth And Elm has 2.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Emneth and Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowland offers faster average downloads at 335.7 Mbps, compared to 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 84.4% in Emneth And Elm. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 46.7% in Emneth And Elm.
Crowland is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (336 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Emneth And Elm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,233 in Emneth And Elm. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Emneth And Elm.
Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 46.9 in Emneth And Elm. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 55.5% in Emneth And Elm. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 67.8% in Emneth And Elm.
| Indicator | Crowland | Emneth and Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 4,555 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 20.8% |
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