Crowland vs Holbeach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Holbeach offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Holbeach
£225,035
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Holbeach
60.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Holbeach
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Holbeach
287.5
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Holbeach
71.7
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Holbeach
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Holbeach is £225,035, which is 23% less than Crowland at £276,379. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Holbeach it is a flat at £85,080.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Crowland (£183,250 vs £140,377).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Crowland (60 per 1,000) compared to Holbeach (60.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Holbeach 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 Holbeach. Crowland has 1 schools in total, while Holbeach has 3.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Holbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Crowland offers faster average downloads at 335.7 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Holbeach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 79.8% in Holbeach. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 52.4% in Holbeach.
Crowland is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (336 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holbeach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Crowland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,178 in Holbeach. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Holbeach.
Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,750.7 in Crowland and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 45.7 in Holbeach. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 57.1% in Holbeach. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 65.1% in Holbeach.
| Indicator | Crowland | Holbeach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 8,529 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 19.4% |
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