Crowle (North Lincolnshire) vs Stainforth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrowle (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) | Stainforth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Crowle (North Lincolnshire) | Stainforth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,969 | 5,999 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,308 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.6% | 22.7% |
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