Fernwood vs Skellingthorpe

Property in Skellingthorpe commands an average of £285,817, compared with £264,011 in Fernwood – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Fernwood is a flat at £109,908, while in Skellingthorpe it is a terraced at £238,750.

Residents of Skellingthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.8 per 1,000 versus 68.2 per 1,000 in Fernwood. The most common crime category in Fernwood is violent-crime, while in Skellingthorpe 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 Fernwood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Skellingthorpe. There are 1 schools in Fernwood and 2 in Skellingthorpe.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Fernwood and 443.3 Mbps in Skellingthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Fernwood and 95.8% in Skellingthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Fernwood and 87.1% in Skellingthorpe.

→Fernwood is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (445 vs 443 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Fernwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Skellingthorpe averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,254 in Fernwood and £1,230 in Skellingthorpe. 62.2% of homes in Fernwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Skellingthorpe.

→Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,637.7 in Skellingthorpe and £29,108 in Fernwood. The median age is 45.8 in Fernwood and 43.7 in Skellingthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Fernwood versus 64.1% in Skellingthorpe. Employment rates stand at 56% in Fernwood and 55.9% in Skellingthorpe.

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