Holbeach vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Holbeach wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbeach edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £225,035, Holbeach undercuts Pinchbeck (£280,390) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Pinchbeck (£125,000 vs £85,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbeach prices grew faster — 36% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Pinchbeck experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.9 per 1,000 versus 60.1 per 1,000 in Holbeach. The most common crime category in Holbeach is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 Pinchbeck, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holbeach | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Pinchbeck averages 392.0 Mbps – ahead of Holbeach's 287.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Holbeach, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Holbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck. Holbeach has a population of 8,529 and Pinchbeck has 4,275.
| Indicator | Holbeach | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 25.1% |
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