Humberston and New Waltham vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Laceby wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Humberston And New Waltham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Humberston and New Waltham
£239,776
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Humberston and New Waltham
118.1
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Humberston and New Waltham
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Humberston and New Waltham
374.4
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Humberston and New Waltham
69.1
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Humberston and New Waltham
£27,746
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £188,282, Laceby undercuts Humberston And New Waltham (£239,776) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Humberston And New Waltham is a flat at £105,625, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 26% pricier in Humberston And New Waltham (£199,251 vs £158,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Humberston And New Waltham prices grew faster — 32% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Humberston And New Waltham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 118.1 per 1,000 versus 118.5 per 1,000 in Laceby. The most common crime category in Humberston And New Waltham 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 Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Humberston And New Waltham and Laceby. Humberston And New Waltham has 6 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Humberston and New Waltham | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Laceby averages 388.9 Mbps – ahead of Humberston And New Waltham's 374.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Humberston And New Waltham and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham 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
Energy efficiency favours Laceby, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Humberston And New Waltham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham and £1,314 in Laceby. 57.5% of homes in Humberston And New Waltham 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 Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham versus 67.3% in Laceby. Humberston And New Waltham has a population of 14,861 and Laceby has 3,284.
| Indicator | Humberston and New Waltham | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,861 | 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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