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Emneth and Elm vs Holbeach

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Holbeach is about 19% cheaper on average. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Emneth And Elm edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Emneth and Elm

£267,775

Holbeach

£225,035

Crime Rate

Emneth and Elm

75.7

Holbeach

60.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Emneth and Elm

100.0%

Holbeach

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Emneth and Elm

265.9

Holbeach

287.5

EPC Rating

Emneth and Elm

70.8

Holbeach

71.7

Median Income

Emneth and Elm

£30,894

Holbeach

£29,330

The average house price in Holbeach is £225,035, which is 19% less than Emneth And Elm at £267,775. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Holbeach it is a flat at £85,080.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Emneth And Elm (£205,373 vs £181,582).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Holbeach prices grew faster — 36% vs 31%.

Crime is lower in Holbeach (60.1 per 1,000) compared to Emneth And Elm (75.7 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm is violent-crime, while in Holbeach it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Emneth And Elm has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Holbeach. Emneth And Elm has 2 schools in total, while Holbeach has 3.

Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown

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

Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricEmneth and ElmHolbeach
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Holbeach offers faster average downloads at 287.5 Mbps, compared to 265.9 Mbps in Emneth And Elm. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 79.8% in Holbeach. Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 52.4% in Holbeach.

Holbeach is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (288 vs 266 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Holbeach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Emneth And Elm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,178 in Holbeach. 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Holbeach.

Holbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,894.3 in Emneth And Elm and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 45.7 in Holbeach. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 57.1% in Holbeach. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 65.1% in Holbeach.

IndicatorEmneth and ElmHolbeach
Population4,5558,529
Median Age46.945.7
Median Household Income£30,894.3£29,330.3
Employment Rate55.5%57.1%
Owner Occupied67.8%65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified20.8%19.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Emneth And Elm and Holbeach?
Emneth And Elm and Holbeach are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Emneth And Elm or Holbeach?
Holbeach is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,035.
Is Emneth And Elm or Holbeach safer?
Holbeach has the lower crime rate at 60.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Emneth And Elm or Holbeach?
Emneth And Elm has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Emneth And Elm or Holbeach?
Holbeach has faster average broadband at 287.5 Mbps.

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