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Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards vs Mablethorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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%.

With 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.

Ingoldmells 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.

MetricIngoldmells and Chapel St LeonardsMablethorpe
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorIngoldmells and Chapel St LeonardsMablethorpe
Population5,3637,633
Median Age50.950.9
Median Household Income£25,462£25,462
Employment Rate45.8%45.8%
Owner Occupied67.4%67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.5%21.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and Mablethorpe?
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and Mablethorpe are approximately 9.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Mablethorpe?
Mablethorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £183,827.
Is Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Mablethorpe safer?
Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate at 69.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Mablethorpe?
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards or Mablethorpe?
Mablethorpe has faster average broadband at 212.9 Mbps.

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