Holbeach vs Wisbech
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Holbeach wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Holbeach has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holbeach edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holbeach
£225,035
Wisbech
£247,934
Crime Rate
Holbeach
60.1
Wisbech
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holbeach
100.0%
Wisbech
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holbeach
287.5
Wisbech
361.9
EPC Rating
Holbeach
71.7
Wisbech
70.8
Median Income
Holbeach
£29,330
Wisbech
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Wisbech commands an average of £247,934, compared with £225,035 in Holbeach – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat at £85,080, while in Wisbech it is a flat at £92,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Wisbech (£200,198 vs £181,582).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wisbech prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Holbeach experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.1 per 1,000 versus 75.9 per 1,000 in Wisbech. The most common crime category in Holbeach is violent-crime, while in Wisbech 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 Wisbech. There are 3 schools in Holbeach and 9 in Wisbech.
Holbeach School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wisbech School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holbeach | Wisbech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.9 Mbps in Wisbech and 287.5 Mbps in Holbeach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Holbeach and 91.6% in Wisbech. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Holbeach and 68.3% in Wisbech.
Wisbech is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (362 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Holbeach leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Wisbech averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Holbeach and £1,233 in Wisbech. 63.7% of homes in Holbeach have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Wisbech.
Holbeach has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,894.3 in Wisbech and £29,330.3 in Holbeach. The median age is 45.7 in Holbeach and 46.9 in Wisbech. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Holbeach versus 67.8% in Wisbech. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Holbeach and 55.5% in Wisbech.
| Indicator | Holbeach | Wisbech |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,529 | 26,800 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 20.8% |
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