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Holton le Clay vs Laceby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

School 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

MetricHolton le ClayLaceby
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHolton le ClayLaceby
Population3,8233,284
Median Age47.747.1
Median Household Income£27,746£29,027
Employment Rate49.9%52%
Owner Occupied65.7%67.3%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%24.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Holton Le Clay and Laceby?
Holton Le Clay and Laceby are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Holton Le Clay or Laceby?
Laceby is cheaper, with an average house price of £188,282.
Is Holton Le Clay or Laceby safer?
Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate at 69.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Holton Le Clay or Laceby?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Holton Le Clay or Laceby?
Laceby has faster average broadband at 388.9 Mbps.

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