Crowle (North Lincolnshire) vs Epworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is about 4% cheaper on average. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Epworth

£291,383

Crime Rate

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Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Epworth

76.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Epworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

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Epworth

407.8

EPC Rating

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Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

Epworth

70.9

Median Income

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Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

Epworth

£29,870

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Buyers will find Crowle (north Lincolnshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £280,437 versus £291,383 in Epworth. The most affordable entry point in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £110,000, while in Epworth it is a terraced at £145,421.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£229,382 vs £194,762).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 45%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Crime is lower in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (76.1 per 1,000) compared to Epworth (76.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Epworth 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 Yorkshire and the Humber

School quality favours Crowle (north Lincolnshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Epworth.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Epworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Crowle (North Lincolnshire)	Epworth
Total Schools	3	2
Primary	2	1
Secondary	1	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Epworth enjoy 407.8 Mbps on average, while Crowle (north Lincolnshire) lags behind at 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 89.7% in Epworth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 79.5% in Epworth.

Epworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (408 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is band C (score 71), ahead of Epworth's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £1,212 in Epworth. 63.2% of homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Epworth.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a population of 3,969 while Epworth has 4,361. Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 44.8 in Epworth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 55.3% in Epworth.

Indicator	Crowle (North Lincolnshire)	Epworth
Population	3,969	4,361
Median Age	46.4	44.8
Median Household Income	£30,308	£29,870.3
Employment Rate	54%	55.3%
Owner Occupied	68.9%	66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.6%	24%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Epworth?

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Epworth are approximately 5.6 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is cheaper, with an average house price of £280,437.

Is Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth safer?

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Epworth?

Epworth has faster average broadband at 407.8 Mbps.

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