Horncastle vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Metheringham offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Metheringham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horncastle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horncastle
£260,586
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Horncastle
69.4
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horncastle
100.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horncastle
346.7
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Horncastle
67.4
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Horncastle
£25,462
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Metheringham is £234,008, which is 11% less than Horncastle at £260,586. The most affordable entry point in Horncastle is a flat at £107,000, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Horncastle (£330,272 vs £262,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Metheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.3 offences per 1,000 people, Metheringham is the safer of the two – 81% lower than Horncastle's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horncastle is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 MidlandsHorncastle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Metheringham. Horncastle has 3 schools in total, while Metheringham has 1.
Horncastle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horncastle | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Horncastle offers faster average downloads at 346.7 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Metheringham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Horncastle and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 66.3% in Horncastle and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Horncastle is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (347 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Metheringham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 67.4 (band C) in Horncastle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Horncastle and £1,279 in Metheringham. 51.5% of homes in Horncastle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Metheringham has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,658.8 in Metheringham and £25,462 in Horncastle. The median age is 50.9 in Horncastle and 45.1 in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Horncastle and 54% in Metheringham. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Horncastle versus 62.4% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Horncastle | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,293 | 3,524 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 24.2% |
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