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Holton le Clay vs Humberston and New Waltham

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Holton 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.

Families 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.

MetricHolton le ClayHumberston and New Waltham
Total Schools26
Primary24
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHolton le ClayHumberston and New Waltham
Population3,82314,861
Median Age47.747.7
Median Household Income£27,746£27,746
Employment Rate49.9%49.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%21.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holton Le Clay and Humberston And New Waltham?
Holton Le Clay and Humberston And New Waltham are approximately 1.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holton Le Clay or Humberston And New Waltham?
Holton Le Clay is cheaper, with an average house price of £208,577.
Is Holton Le Clay or Humberston And New Waltham safer?
Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 69.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holton Le Clay or Humberston And New Waltham?
Holton Le Clay has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Holton Le Clay or Humberston And New Waltham?
Holton Le Clay has faster average broadband at 374.4 Mbps.

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