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Lincoln vs Navenby and Wellingore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Lincoln is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Navenby And Wellingore edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Lincoln

£241,749

Navenby and Wellingore

£317,601

Crime Rate

Lincoln

117.6

Navenby and Wellingore

38.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Lincoln

85.0%

Navenby and Wellingore

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Lincoln

375.9

Navenby and Wellingore

375.9

EPC Rating

Lincoln

70

Navenby and Wellingore

70

Median Income

Lincoln

£29,903

Navenby and Wellingore

£29,903

At £241,749, Lincoln undercuts Navenby And Wellingore (£317,601) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is a terraced at £173,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Navenby And Wellingore (£390,000 vs £133,335).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Navenby And Wellingore prices grew faster — 40% vs 21%.

Navenby And Wellingore has a crime rate of 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 208% lower than Lincoln at 117.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Navenby And Wellingore it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 30 schools in Lincoln, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Navenby And Wellingore, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown

85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Navenby and Wellingore School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricLincolnNavenby and Wellingore
Total Schools301
Primary231
Secondary70
% Top two bands85%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Lincoln averages 375.9 Mbps – ahead of Navenby And Wellingore's 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 92.1% in Navenby And Wellingore. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 71.3% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Lincoln is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (376 vs 376 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Lincoln, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Navenby And Wellingore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,218 in Navenby And Wellingore. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Navenby And Wellingore.

Lincoln has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,902.5 in Navenby And Wellingore. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 42.6 in Navenby And Wellingore. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 55.9% in Navenby And Wellingore. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 61.6% in Navenby And Wellingore. Lincoln has a population of 104,553 and Navenby And Wellingore has 3,165.

IndicatorLincolnNavenby and Wellingore
Population104,5533,165
Median Age42.642.6
Median Household Income£29,902.5£29,902.5
Employment Rate55.9%55.9%
Owner Occupied61.6%61.6%
Degree-Level Qualified28.1%28.1%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Lincoln and Navenby And Wellingore?
Lincoln and Navenby And Wellingore are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Lincoln or Navenby And Wellingore?
Lincoln is cheaper, with an average house price of £241,749.
Is Lincoln or Navenby And Wellingore safer?
Navenby And Wellingore has the lower crime rate at 38.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Lincoln or Navenby And Wellingore?
Navenby And Wellingore has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Lincoln or Navenby And Wellingore?
Lincoln has faster average broadband at 375.9 Mbps.

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