Town comparison
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards 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
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
69.4
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
100.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
181.7
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
67.4
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards
£25,462
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Spilsby commands an average of £263,990, compared with £194,543 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is a flat at £75,000, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £75,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards prices grew faster — 50% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsIngoldmells And Chapel St Leonards 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 Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards 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 Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Spilsby. There are 2 schools in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 2 in Spilsby.
Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 181.7 Mbps in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 74.4% of premises in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 26% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (182 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards, scoring 67.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Spilsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
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 Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 50.9 in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards and 45.8% in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Ingoldmells And Chapel St Leonards has a population of 5,363 and Spilsby has 3,671.
| Indicator | Ingoldmells and Chapel St Leonards | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,363 | 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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