Town comparison
Lincoln vs Saxilby
Which is better to live in? 5.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lincoln wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Saxilby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Saxilby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Saxilby
£265,376
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Saxilby
60.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Saxilby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Saxilby
347
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Saxilby
70.9
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Saxilby
£29,291
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Saxilby commands an average of £265,376, compared with £241,749 in Lincoln – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Saxilby it is a flat at £136,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 7% pricier in Lincoln (£343,004 vs £320,635).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saxilby prices grew faster — 49% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Saxilby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.9 per 1,000 versus 117.6 per 1,000 in Lincoln. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Saxilby 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 Saxilby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Lincoln. There are 30 schools in Lincoln and 1 in Saxilby.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saxilby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Saxilby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 1 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 375.9 Mbps in Lincoln and 347.0 Mbps in Saxilby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 92.5% in Saxilby. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 64.4% in Saxilby.
Lincoln is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (376 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Saxilby, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Lincoln. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,249 in Saxilby. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.7% in Saxilby.
Saxilby has more energy-efficient housing — 62.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,291 in Saxilby. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 44 in Saxilby. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 54.3% in Saxilby. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 63.3% in Saxilby. Lincoln has a population of 104,553 and Saxilby has 4,432.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Saxilby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 4,432 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £29,291 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 28.2% |
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