Lincoln vs Metheringham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Metheringham is about 3% cheaper on average. Metheringham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Metheringham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Metheringham
£234,008
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Metheringham
38.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Metheringham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Metheringham
307.7
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Metheringham
69.5
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Metheringham
£27,659
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Metheringham is £234,008, which is 3% less than Lincoln at £241,749. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Metheringham it is a terraced at £159,292.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Lincoln (£343,004 vs £262,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Metheringham prices grew faster — 40% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.3 offences per 1,000 people, Metheringham is the safer of the two – 207% lower than Lincoln's 117.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Metheringham 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 MidlandsMetheringham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85% in Lincoln. Lincoln has 30 schools in total, while Metheringham has 1.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Metheringham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 1 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lincoln offers faster average downloads at 375.9 Mbps, compared to 307.7 Mbps in Metheringham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 87.3% in Metheringham. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 56.2% in Metheringham.
Lincoln is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (376 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lincoln are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Metheringham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,279 in Metheringham. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Metheringham.
Lincoln has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £27,658.8 in Metheringham. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 45.1 in Metheringham. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 54% in Metheringham. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 62.4% in Metheringham.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Metheringham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 3,524 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £27,658.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 62.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 24.2% |
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