Horncastle vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Horncastle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Horncastle has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Horncastle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Horncastle
£260,586
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Horncastle
69.4
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Horncastle
100.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Horncastle
346.7
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Horncastle
67.4
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Horncastle
£25,462
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Spilsby commands an average of £263,990, compared with £260,586 in Horncastle – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Horncastle is a flat at £107,000, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £107,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsHorncastle has a crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Spilsby at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Horncastle is violent-crime, while in Spilsby 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 Spilsby. There are 3 schools in Horncastle and 2 in Spilsby.
Horncastle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Horncastle | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 346.7 Mbps in Horncastle and 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Horncastle and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 66.3% in Horncastle and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Horncastle is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (347 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Horncastle leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Spilsby averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Horncastle and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Horncastle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
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 Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Horncastle and 50.9 in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Horncastle versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Horncastle and 45.8% in Spilsby.
| Indicator | Horncastle | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,293 | 3,671 |
| 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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