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Crowle (North Lincolnshire) vs Stainforth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Stainforth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 113% lower. 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

Stainforth

£131,441

Crime Rate

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

76.1

Stainforth

116.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

100.0%

Stainforth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

404.5

Stainforth

425.8

EPC Rating

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

71

Stainforth

70.9

Median Income

Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

£30,308

Stainforth

£30,186

At £131,441, Stainforth undercuts Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£280,437) by around 113% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is a flat at £110,000, while in Stainforth it is a terraced at £107,021.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 76% pricier in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) (£229,382 vs £130,238).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) prices grew faster — 45% vs 22%.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53% lower than Stainforth at 116.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) is violent-crime, while in Stainforth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 3 schools in Crowle (north Lincolnshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stainforth, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Stainforth School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricCrowle (North Lincolnshire)Stainforth
Total Schools33
Primary23
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Stainforth averages 425.8 Mbps – ahead of Crowle (north Lincolnshire)'s 404.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.8% of premises in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 96% in Stainforth. Gigabit availability stands at 78.1% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 82.9% in Stainforth.

Stainforth is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (426 vs 405 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Crowle (north Lincolnshire), scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.9 (band C) in Stainforth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,321 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £1,093 in Stainforth. 63.2% of homes in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Stainforth.

Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,308 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and £30,186 in Stainforth. The median age is 46.4 in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 43.4 in Stainforth. Employment rates stand at 54% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and 54.9% in Stainforth. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Crowle (north Lincolnshire) versus 62.8% in Stainforth. Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has a population of 3,969 and Stainforth has 5,999.

IndicatorCrowle (North Lincolnshire)Stainforth
Population3,9695,999
Median Age46.443.4
Median Household Income£30,308£30,186
Employment Rate54%54.9%
Owner Occupied68.9%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Stainforth?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) and Stainforth are approximately 8.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Stainforth?
Stainforth is cheaper, with an average house price of £131,441.
Is Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Stainforth safer?
Crowle (north Lincolnshire) has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Crowle (north Lincolnshire) or Stainforth?
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 Stainforth?
Stainforth has faster average broadband at 425.8 Mbps.

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