Crowland vs Whittlesey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Whittlesey 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
Whittlesey
£267,250
Crime Rate
Crowland
60.0
Whittlesey
75.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crowland
100.0%
Whittlesey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crowland
335.7
Whittlesey
407.6
EPC Rating
Crowland
71
Whittlesey
72.6
Median Income
Crowland
£29,751
Whittlesey
£31,545
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Whittlesey is £267,250, which is 3% less than Crowland at £276,379. The most affordable entry point in Crowland is a terraced at £183,250, while in Whittlesey it is a flat at £132,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Whittlesey (£226,833 vs £207,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whittlesey prices grew faster — 46% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 60 offences per 1,000 people, Crowland is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Whittlesey's 75.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowland is violent-crime, while in Whittlesey 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 Whittlesey. Crowland has 1 schools in total, while Whittlesey has 3.
Crowland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whittlesey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Crowland | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Whittlesey offers faster average downloads at 407.6 Mbps, compared to 335.7 Mbps in Crowland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.1% of premises in Crowland and 93.6% in Whittlesey. Gigabit availability stands at 62.6% in Crowland and 78.6% in Whittlesey.
Whittlesey is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (408 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Whittlesey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Crowland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Crowland and £1,117 in Whittlesey. 64.5% of homes in Crowland have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Whittlesey.
Whittlesey has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,544.7 in Whittlesey and £29,750.7 in Crowland. The median age is 44.1 in Crowland and 43 in Whittlesey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Crowland and 59.1% in Whittlesey. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Crowland versus 63.8% in Whittlesey.
| Indicator | Crowland | Whittlesey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 13,833 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £29,750.7 | £31,544.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 63.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 26.2% |
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