Lincoln vs Navenby and Wellingore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsNavenby 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Lincoln | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 1 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 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.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Navenby and Wellingore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 3,165 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £29,902.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 28.1% |
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