King's Lynn vs Long Sutton (South Holland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Long Sutton (south Holland) is about 5% cheaper on average. King's Lynn has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, King's Lynn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
King's Lynn
£295,774
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Crime Rate
King's Lynn
57.9
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
King's Lynn
87.5%
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
King's Lynn
414.8
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
EPC Rating
King's Lynn
68.1
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Median Income
King's Lynn
£30,060
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Long Sutton (south Holland) is £282,105, which is 5% less than King's Lynn at £295,774. The most affordable entry point in King's Lynn is a flat at £118,015, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) it is a flat at £138,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in King's Lynn (£208,542 vs £171,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 57.9 offences per 1,000 people, King's Lynn is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Long Sutton (south Holland)'s 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in King's Lynn is violent-crime, while in Long Sutton (south Holland) 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 of EnglandKing's Lynn has 87.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Long Sutton (south Holland). King's Lynn has 19 schools in total, while Long Sutton (south Holland) has 2.
King's Lynn School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | King's Lynn | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 16 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 87.5% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
King's Lynn offers faster average downloads at 414.8 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Long Sutton (south Holland). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.2% of premises in King's Lynn and 79.8% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Gigabit availability stands at 78% in King's Lynn and 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
King's Lynn is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (415 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 68.1 (band C) in King's Lynn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,382 in King's Lynn and £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland). 52.9% of homes in King's Lynn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
Long Sutton (south Holland) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 52.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,060 in King's Lynn and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 48 in King's Lynn and 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland). Employment rates stand at 53.7% in King's Lynn and 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Owner-occupancy is 67% in King's Lynn versus 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland).
| Indicator | King's Lynn | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,604 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,060 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 53.7% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.3% | 19.4% |
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