Holbeach vs Sutton Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sutton Bridge wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbeach edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Sutton Bridge
£191,327
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Sutton Bridge
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Sutton Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Sutton Bridge
287.5
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Sutton Bridge
71.7
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Sutton Bridge
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Holbeach commands an average of £225,035, compared with £191,327 in Sutton Bridge – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Holbeach (£181,582 vs £144,337).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holbeach prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
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 Sutton Bridge. The most common crime category in Holbeach is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Holbeach, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sutton Bridge. There are 3 schools in Holbeach and 1 in Sutton Bridge.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holbeach | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 287.5 Mbps in Holbeach and 287.5 Mbps in Sutton Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.
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 Sutton Bridge averages 71.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.
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 Sutton Bridge. The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge.
| Indicator | Holbeach | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 3,912 |
| 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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