Lincoln vs Nettleham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lincoln wins on house prices with a 33% gap. Nettleham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Nettleham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Nettleham
£359,611
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Nettleham
61.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Nettleham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Nettleham
394.6
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Nettleham
70.8
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Nettleham
£29,383
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Nettleham commands an average of £359,611, compared with £241,749 in Lincoln – a difference of 33%. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Nettleham it is a terraced at £160,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Nettleham (£381,422 vs £343,004).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Nettleham prices grew faster — 43% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Nettleham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.4 per 1,000 versus 117.6 per 1,000 in Lincoln. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Nettleham 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Nettleham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Lincoln. There are 30 schools in Lincoln and 2 in Nettleham.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nettleham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 2 |
| Primary | 23 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.6 Mbps in Nettleham and 375.9 Mbps in Lincoln. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 93.4% in Nettleham. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 75.6% in Nettleham.
Nettleham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (395 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Nettleham, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Lincoln. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,247 in Nettleham. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Nettleham.
Nettleham has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,382.5 in Nettleham. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 43.1 in Nettleham. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 53.5% in Nettleham. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 60.4% in Nettleham. Lincoln has a population of 104,553 and Nettleham has 3,418.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Nettleham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 3,418 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £29,382.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 60.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 27.9% |
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