Holbeach vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Holbeach offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbeach edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Holbeach is £225,035, which is 12% less than Spalding at £256,249. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Spalding (£103,020 vs £85,080).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spalding prices grew faster — 41% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Holbeach (60.1 per 1,000) compared to Spalding (60.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Holbeach is violent-crime, while in Spalding 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 MidlandsHolbeach has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Spalding. Holbeach has 3 schools in total, while Spalding has 10.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holbeach | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Spalding offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Holbeach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 91.6% in Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 75% in Spalding.
Spalding is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Holbeach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Spalding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,282 in Spalding. 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
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 Spalding and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 57.5% in Spalding. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 68.9% in Spalding.
| Indicator | Holbeach | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 30,552 |
| 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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