Holton le Clay vs Humberston and New Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Holton Le Clay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Holton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Humberston and New Waltham
£239,776
Crime Rate
Holton le Clay
69.6
Humberston and New Waltham
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Humberston and New Waltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Holton le Clay
374.4
Humberston and New Waltham
374.4
EPC Rating
Holton le Clay
69.1
Humberston and New Waltham
69.1
Median Income
Holton le Clay
£27,746
Humberston and New Waltham
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Humberston And New Waltham commands an average of £239,776, compared with £208,577 in Holton Le Clay – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Holton Le Clay is a flat at £53,750, while in Humberston And New Waltham it is a flat at £105,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Humberston And New Waltham (£105,625 vs £53,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holton Le Clay prices grew faster — 32% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsHolton Le Clay has a crime rate of 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70% lower than Humberston And New Waltham at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Humberston And New Waltham 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 Holton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Humberston And New Waltham. There are 2 schools in Holton Le Clay and 6 in Humberston And New Waltham.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Holton le Clay | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 374.4 Mbps in Holton Le Clay and 374.4 Mbps in Humberston And New Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Holton Le Clay and 91% in Humberston And New Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Holton Le Clay and 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham.
Holton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (374 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Holton Le Clay, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Humberston And New Waltham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Holton Le Clay and £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham. 57.5% of homes in Holton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Humberston And New Waltham.
Holton Le Clay has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,746 in Holton Le Clay and £27,746 in Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 47.7 in Holton Le Clay and 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Holton Le Clay and 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Holton Le Clay versus 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham. Holton Le Clay has a population of 3,823 and Humberston And New Waltham has 14,861.
| Indicator | Holton le Clay | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,823 | 14,861 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,746 | £27,746 |
| Employment Rate | 49.9% | 49.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 21.6% |
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