Holton le Clay vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Laceby is about 11% cheaper on average. Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Holton le Clay
69.6
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Holton le Clay
374.4
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Holton le Clay
69.1
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Holton le Clay
£27,746
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Laceby is £188,282, which is 11% less than Holton Le Clay at £208,577. The most affordable entry point in Holton Le Clay is a flat at £53,750, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Holton Le Clay (£180,525 vs £158,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holton Le Clay prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.6 offences per 1,000 people, Holton Le Clay is the safer of the two – 70% lower than Laceby's 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Holton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Holton Le Clay and Laceby. Holton Le Clay has 2 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Holton le Clay | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Laceby offers faster average downloads at 388.9 Mbps, compared to 374.4 Mbps in Holton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Holton Le Clay and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Holton Le Clay and 75% in Laceby.
Laceby is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (389 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Laceby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Holton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Holton Le Clay and £1,314 in Laceby. 57.5% of homes in Holton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Laceby has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,027 in Laceby and £27,746 in Holton Le Clay. The median age is 47.7 in Holton Le Clay and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Holton Le Clay and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Holton Le Clay versus 67.3% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Holton le Clay | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,823 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £27,746 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 49.9% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 24.1% |
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