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Kirton in Lindsey vs Saxilby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Saxilby is about 42% cheaper on average. Saxilby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Saxilby edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Kirton in Lindsey

£376,000

Saxilby

£265,376

Crime Rate

Kirton in Lindsey

76.1

Saxilby

60.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Kirton in Lindsey

0.0%

Saxilby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Kirton in Lindsey

333.2

Saxilby

347

EPC Rating

Kirton in Lindsey

71.1

Saxilby

70.9

Median Income

Kirton in Lindsey

£29,788

Saxilby

£29,291

The average house price in Saxilby is £265,376, which is 42% less than Kirton In Lindsey at £376,000. The most affordable entry point in Kirton In Lindsey is a detached at £500,000, while in Saxilby it is a flat at £136,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £320,635).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Saxilby prices grew faster — 49% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Saxilby (60.9 per 1,000) compared to Kirton In Lindsey (76.1 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Kirton In Lindsey is violent-crime, while in Saxilby it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Saxilby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Kirton In Lindsey. Kirton In Lindsey has 2 schools in total, while Saxilby has 1.

Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Saxilby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricKirton in LindseySaxilby
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands0%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Saxilby offers faster average downloads at 347.0 Mbps, compared to 333.2 Mbps in Kirton In Lindsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.7% of premises in Kirton In Lindsey and 92.5% in Saxilby. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey and 64.4% in Saxilby.

Saxilby is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (347 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Kirton In Lindsey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Saxilby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey and £1,249 in Saxilby. 63% of homes in Kirton In Lindsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Saxilby.

Kirton In Lindsey has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 62.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey and £29,291 in Saxilby. The median age is 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey and 44 in Saxilby. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey and 54.3% in Saxilby. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kirton In Lindsey versus 63.3% in Saxilby.

IndicatorKirton in LindseySaxilby
Population3,4574,432
Median Age46.144
Median Household Income£29,788£29,291
Employment Rate54.8%54.3%
Owner Occupied68.7%63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%28.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Kirton In Lindsey and Saxilby?
Kirton In Lindsey and Saxilby are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kirton In Lindsey or Saxilby?
Saxilby is cheaper, with an average house price of £265,376.
Is Kirton In Lindsey or Saxilby safer?
Saxilby has the lower crime rate at 60.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Kirton In Lindsey or Saxilby?
Saxilby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Kirton In Lindsey or Saxilby?
Saxilby has faster average broadband at 347.0 Mbps.

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