Crowland vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Spalding offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Crowland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowland edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crowland
£276,379
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Spalding is £256,249, which is 8% less than Crowland at £276,379. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Crowland (£183,250 vs £156,502).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crowland prices grew faster — 42% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Crowland (60 per 1,000) compared to Spalding (60.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Spalding 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 Spalding. Crowland has 1 schools in total, while Spalding has 10.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Spalding offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Crowland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 91.6% in Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 75% in Spalding.
Spalding is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (392 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Crowland are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Spalding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,282 in Spalding. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
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 Spalding and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 57.5% in Spalding. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 68.9% in Spalding.
| Indicator | Crowland | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 30,552 |
| 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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