Lincoln vs Skellingthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Lincoln offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Skellingthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Skellingthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Skellingthorpe
£285,817
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Skellingthorpe
38.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Skellingthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Skellingthorpe
443.3
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Skellingthorpe
70.3
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Skellingthorpe
£29,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Lincoln more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £241,749 versus £285,817 in Skellingthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Skellingthorpe it is a terraced at £238,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Skellingthorpe (£238,750 vs £169,935).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lincoln prices grew faster — 21% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 38.8 offences per 1,000 people, Skellingthorpe is the safer of the two – 203% lower than Lincoln's 117.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Skellingthorpe 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Skellingthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85% in Lincoln.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skellingthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Skellingthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 2 |
| Primary | 23 | 2 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Skellingthorpe enjoy 443.3 Mbps on average, while Lincoln lags behind at 375.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 95.8% in Skellingthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 87.1% in Skellingthorpe.
Skellingthorpe is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (443 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Skellingthorpe is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Lincoln's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,230 in Skellingthorpe. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Skellingthorpe.
Skellingthorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Lincoln has a population of 104,553 while Skellingthorpe has 3,116. Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,637.7 in Skellingthorpe. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 43.7 in Skellingthorpe. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 55.9% in Skellingthorpe.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Skellingthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 3,116 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,902.5 | £29,637.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 61.6% | 64.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 28.4% |
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