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Crowle (North Lincolnshire) vs Messingham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Messingham wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£280,437

Messingham

£243,456

Crime Rate

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Messingham

76.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Messingham

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

Messingham

404.5

EPC Rating

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Messingham

71

Median Income

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

Messingham

£30,308

Property in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) commands an average of £280,437, compared with £243,456 in Messingham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £110,000, while in Messingham it is a terraced at £120,958.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£229,382 vs £175,441).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Messingham prices grew faster — 47% vs 45%.

Residents of Crowle (north Lincolnshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.1 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Messingham. The most common crime category in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Messingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Crowle (north Lincolnshire), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Messingham. There are 3 schools in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 1 in Messingham.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Messingham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCrowle (North Lincolnshire)Messingham
Total Schools31
Primary21
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 404.5 Mbps in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 404.5 Mbps in Messingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 93.8% in Messingham. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 78.1% in Messingham.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (405 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Crowle (north Lincolnshire), scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Messingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £1,321 in Messingham. 63.2% of homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Messingham.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,308 in Messingham. The median age is 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 46.4 in Messingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 54% in Messingham. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) versus 68.9% in Messingham. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a population of 3,969 and Messingham has 3,375.

IndicatorCrowle (North Lincolnshire)Messingham
Population3,9693,375
Median Age46.446.4
Median Household Income£30,308£30,308
Employment Rate54%54%
Owner Occupied68.9%68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Messingham?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Messingham are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham?
Messingham is cheaper, with an average house price of £243,456.
Is Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Messingham?
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 Messingham?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has faster average broadband at 404.5 Mbps.

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