Immingham vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Immingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Immingham
£177,323
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Immingham
41.9
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Immingham
100.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Immingham
427.4
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Immingham
70.7
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Immingham
£30,354
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £177,323, Immingham undercuts Laceby (£188,282) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Immingham is a flat at £54,770, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Laceby (£132,333 vs £92,359).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberImmingham has a crime rate of 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 183% lower than Laceby at 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Immingham 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 Immingham and Laceby. Immingham has 5 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Immingham | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Immingham averages 427.4 Mbps – ahead of Laceby's 388.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.6% of premises in Immingham and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Immingham and 75% in Laceby.
Immingham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (427 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Immingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Laceby averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Immingham and £1,314 in Laceby. 62.9% of homes in Immingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Immingham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 45 in Immingham and 47.1 in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Immingham versus 67.3% in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54.4% in Immingham and 52% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Immingham | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,770 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 45 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,353.5 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54.4% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 22.8% | 24.1% |
Location
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