Healing vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Laceby offers lower property prices by roughly 61%. Healing has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Laceby is £188,282, which is 61% less than Healing at £303,466. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Healing (£216,237 vs £158,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 118.1 offences per 1,000 people, Healing is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Laceby's 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Healing and Laceby. Healing has 2 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Healing | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Healing offers faster average downloads at 405.5 Mbps, compared to 388.9 Mbps in Laceby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 75% in Laceby.
Healing is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (406 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Healing are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Laceby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,314 in Laceby. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 46 in Healing and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 67.3% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Healing | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 24.1% |
Location
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