Horncastle vs Louth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Louth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Horncastle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horncastle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horncastle
£260,586
Louth
£250,133
Crime Rate
Horncastle
69.4
Louth
69.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horncastle
100.0%
Louth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horncastle
346.7
Louth
280.4
EPC Rating
Horncastle
67.4
Louth
67.4
Median Income
Horncastle
£25,462
Louth
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Horncastle commands an average of £260,586, compared with £250,133 in Louth – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Horncastle is a flat at £107,000, while in Louth it is a flat at £107,562.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Louth (£201,252 vs £187,601).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Horncastle prices grew faster — 28% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsHorncastle has a crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Louth at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horncastle is violent-crime, while in Louth 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 Horncastle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Louth. There are 3 schools in Horncastle and 6 in Louth.
Horncastle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horncastle | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 346.7 Mbps in Horncastle and 280.4 Mbps in Louth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Horncastle and 82.6% in Louth. Gigabit availability stands at 66.3% in Horncastle and 50.3% in Louth.
Horncastle is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (347 vs 280 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Horncastle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Louth averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Horncastle and £1,463 in Louth. 51.5% of homes in Horncastle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Louth.
Horncastle has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,462 in Horncastle and £25,462 in Louth. The median age is 50.9 in Horncastle and 50.9 in Louth. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Horncastle versus 67.4% in Louth. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Horncastle and 45.8% in Louth.
| Indicator | Horncastle | Louth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,293 | 17,415 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 21.5% |
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