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Kirton in Lindsey vs Welton (West Lindsey)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Welton (west Lindsey) offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Welton (west Lindsey) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Welton (west Lindsey) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Kirton in Lindsey

£376,000

Welton (West Lindsey)

£320,940

Crime Rate

Kirton in Lindsey

76.1

Welton (West Lindsey)

60.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Kirton in Lindsey

0.0%

Welton (West Lindsey)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Kirton in Lindsey

333.2

Welton (West Lindsey)

394.6

EPC Rating

Kirton in Lindsey

71.1

Welton (West Lindsey)

70.8

Median Income

Kirton in Lindsey

£29,788

Welton (West Lindsey)

£29,383

Buyers will find Welton (west Lindsey) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £320,940 versus £376,000 in Kirton In Lindsey. The most affordable entry point in Kirton In Lindsey is a detached at £500,000, while in Welton (west Lindsey) it is a flat at £125,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Kirton In Lindsey (£500,000 vs £392,220).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Welton (west Lindsey) prices grew faster — 27% vs 17%.

Crime is lower in Welton (west Lindsey) (60.6 per 1,000) compared to Kirton In Lindsey (76.1 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Kirton In Lindsey is violent-crime, while in Welton (west Lindsey) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Welton (west Lindsey): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Kirton In Lindsey.

Kirton in Lindsey School Inspection Breakdown

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

Welton (West Lindsey) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricKirton in LindseyWelton (West Lindsey)
Total Schools22
Primary11
Secondary11
% Top two bands0%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Welton (west Lindsey) enjoy 394.6 Mbps on average, while Kirton In Lindsey lags behind at 333.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.7% of premises in Kirton In Lindsey and 93.4% in Welton (west Lindsey). Gigabit availability stands at 61.7% in Kirton In Lindsey and 75.6% in Welton (west Lindsey).

Welton (west Lindsey) is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (395 vs 333 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Kirton In Lindsey is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Welton (west Lindsey)'s band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Kirton In Lindsey and £1,247 in Welton (west Lindsey). 63% of homes in Kirton In Lindsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Welton (west Lindsey).

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

Demographics & Economy

Kirton In Lindsey has a population of 3,457 while Welton (west Lindsey) has 4,586. Median household income is £29,788 in Kirton In Lindsey and £29,382.5 in Welton (west Lindsey). The median age is 46.1 in Kirton In Lindsey and 43.1 in Welton (west Lindsey). Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Kirton In Lindsey and 53.5% in Welton (west Lindsey).

IndicatorKirton in LindseyWelton (West Lindsey)
Population3,4574,586
Median Age46.143.1
Median Household Income£29,788£29,382.5
Employment Rate54.8%53.5%
Owner Occupied68.7%60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Kirton In Lindsey and Welton (west Lindsey)?
Kirton In Lindsey and Welton (west Lindsey) are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Kirton In Lindsey or Welton (west Lindsey)?
Welton (west Lindsey) is cheaper, with an average house price of £320,940.
Is Kirton In Lindsey or Welton (west Lindsey) safer?
Welton (west Lindsey) has the lower crime rate at 60.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Kirton In Lindsey or Welton (west Lindsey)?
Welton (west Lindsey) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Kirton In Lindsey or Welton (west Lindsey)?
Welton (west Lindsey) has faster average broadband at 394.6 Mbps.

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