Kirton in Lindsey vs Scunthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Scunthorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 123% lower. Kirton In Lindsey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Scunthorpe edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Kirton in Lindsey

£376,000

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Scunthorpe

£168,950

Crime Rate

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Kirton in Lindsey

76.1

Scunthorpe

76.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Kirton in Lindsey

0.0%

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Scunthorpe

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

Kirton in Lindsey

333.2

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Scunthorpe

426.4

EPC Rating

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Kirton in Lindsey

71.1

Scunthorpe

70.6

Median Income

Kirton in Lindsey

£29,788

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Scunthorpe

£30,677

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

Property in Kirton In Lindsey commands an average of £376,000, compared with £168,950 in Scunthorpe – a difference of 123%. The most affordable entry point in Kirton In Lindsey is a detached at £500,000, while in Scunthorpe it is a flat at £70,346.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 98% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £252,993).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Scunthorpe prices grew faster — 32% vs 17%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Kirton In Lindsey has a crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Scunthorpe at 76.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Kirton In Lindsey is violent-crime, while in Scunthorpe 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 Yorkshire and the Humber

Families may prefer Scunthorpe, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Kirton In Lindsey. There are 2 schools in Kirton In Lindsey and 29 in Scunthorpe.

Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown

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

Scunthorpe School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 29 schools (22 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Kirton in Lindsey	Scunthorpe
Total Schools	2	29
Primary	1	22
Secondary	1	7
% Top two bands	0%	90.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 426.4 Mbps in Scunthorpe and 333.2 Mbps in Kirton In Lindsey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.7% of premises in Kirton In Lindsey and 94.8% in Scunthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey and 82.6% in Scunthorpe.

Scunthorpe is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (426 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Kirton In Lindsey, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Scunthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey and £1,267 in Scunthorpe. 63% of homes in Kirton In Lindsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Scunthorpe.

Kirton In Lindsey has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,677 in Scunthorpe and £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey. The median age is 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey and 45.4 in Scunthorpe. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey and 54.7% in Scunthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Kirton In Lindsey versus 67.5% in Scunthorpe. Kirton In Lindsey has a population of 3,457 and Scunthorpe has 81,286.

Indicator	Kirton in Lindsey	Scunthorpe
Population	3,457	81,286
Median Age	46.1	45.4
Median Household Income	£29,788	£30,677
Employment Rate	54.8%	54.7%
Owner Occupied	68.7%	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%	23.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Kirton In Lindsey and Scunthorpe?

Kirton In Lindsey and Scunthorpe are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kirton In Lindsey or Scunthorpe?

Scunthorpe is cheaper, with an average house price of £168,950.

Is Kirton In Lindsey or Scunthorpe safer?

Kirton In Lindsey has the lower crime rate at 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Kirton In Lindsey or Scunthorpe?

Scunthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 90.9%.

Which has faster broadband, Kirton In Lindsey or Scunthorpe?

Scunthorpe has faster average broadband at 426.4 Mbps.

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