Crowland vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Crowland wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Pinchbeck commands an average of £280,390, compared with £276,379 in Crowland – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Crowland (£183,250 vs £153,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Pinchbeck experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.9 per 1,000 versus 60 per 1,000 in Crowland. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 100% in Pinchbeck. There are 1 schools in Crowland and 1 in Pinchbeck.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Pinchbeck and 335.7 Mbps in Crowland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Crowland leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Pinchbeck averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Crowland has more energy-efficient housing — 64.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 57.5% in Pinchbeck.
| Indicator | Crowland | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 25.1% |
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