Emneth and Elm vs Long Sutton (South Holland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Emneth And Elm wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Long Sutton (south Holland) 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
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Crime Rate
Emneth and Elm
75.7
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Emneth and Elm
100.0%
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Emneth and Elm
265.9
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
EPC Rating
Emneth and Elm
70.8
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Median Income
Emneth and Elm
£30,894
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £267,775, Emneth And Elm undercuts Long Sutton (south Holland) (£282,105) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Emneth And Elm is a terraced at £150,000, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£171,500 vs £150,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Long Sutton (south Holland) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 75.7 per 1,000 in Emneth And Elm. The most common crime category in Emneth And Elm is violent-crime, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) 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 East of EnglandOf the 2 schools in Emneth And Elm, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Sutton (south Holland), which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Emneth and Elm School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Emneth and Elm | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Sutton (south Holland) averages 287.5 Mbps – ahead of Emneth And Elm's 265.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.4% of premises in Emneth And Elm and 79.8% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Gigabit availability stands at 46.7% in Emneth And Elm and 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Long Sutton (south Holland) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (288 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Sutton (south Holland), scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Emneth And Elm. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,233 in Emneth And Elm and £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland). 61.3% of homes in Emneth And Elm have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Long Sutton (south Holland) 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 Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 46.9 in Emneth And Elm and 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland). Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Emneth And Elm and 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Emneth And Elm versus 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Emneth And Elm has a population of 4,555 and Long Sutton (south Holland) has 5,377.
| Indicator | Emneth and Elm | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,555 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,894.3 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 20.8% | 19.4% |
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