Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards vs Mablethorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Mablethorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£194,543
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Crime Rate
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
69.4
Mablethorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
100.0%
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
181.7
Mablethorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
67.4
Mablethorpe
67.4
Median Income
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£25,462
Mablethorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Mablethorpe is £183,827, which is 6% less than Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards at £194,543. The most affordable entry point in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is a flat at £75,000, while in Mablethorpe it is a flat at £93,690.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Mablethorpe (£93,690 vs £75,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards prices grew faster — 50% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Mablethorpe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards's 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is violent-crime, while in Mablethorpe 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 MidlandsIngoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Mablethorpe. Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has 2 schools in total, while Mablethorpe has 1.
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Mablethorpe offers faster average downloads at 212.9 Mbps, compared to 181.7 Mbps in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.4% of premises in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 90.9% in Mablethorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 26% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 33% in Mablethorpe.
Mablethorpe is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (213 vs 182 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band C) versus 67.4 (band C) in Mablethorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £1,463 in Mablethorpe. 51.5% of homes in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Mablethorpe.
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards 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 Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £25,462 in Mablethorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 50.9 in Mablethorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 45.8% in Mablethorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards versus 67.4% in Mablethorpe.
| Indicator | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,363 | 7,633 |
| 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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