Holbeach vs Long Sutton (South Holland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Holbeach wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbeach edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £225,035, Holbeach undercuts Long Sutton (south Holland) (£282,105) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £85,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Holbeach experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.1 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The most common crime category in Holbeach 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 MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Holbeach, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Long Sutton (south Holland), which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Holbeach | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Holbeach averages 287.5 Mbps – ahead of Long Sutton (south Holland)'s 287.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 79.8% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Holbeach is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (288 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Holbeach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Long Sutton (south Holland) averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland). 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Holbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,330.3 in Holbeach and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland). Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
| Indicator | Holbeach | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 19.4% |
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