Crowland vs Long Sutton (South Holland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crowland wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Long Sutton (south Holland) commands an average of £282,105, compared with £276,379 in Crowland – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Crowland (£183,250 vs £171,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Crowland experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Crowland, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Long Sutton (south Holland). There are 1 schools in Crowland and 2 in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 335.7 Mbps in Crowland and 287.5 Mbps in Long Sutton (south Holland). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 79.8% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Crowland is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (336 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Sutton (south Holland), scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Crowland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland). 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
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 Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Crowland has a population of 4,619 and Long Sutton (south Holland) has 5,377.
| Indicator | Crowland | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 5,377 |
| 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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