Town comparison
Lincoln vs Witham St Hughs
Which is better to live in? 7.0 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 5% gap. Witham St Hughs has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Witham St Hughs edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lincoln
£241,749
Witham St Hughs
£254,565
Crime Rate
Lincoln
117.6
Witham St Hughs
38.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lincoln
85.0%
Witham St Hughs
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lincoln
375.9
Witham St Hughs
443.3
EPC Rating
Lincoln
70
Witham St Hughs
70.3
Median Income
Lincoln
£29,903
Witham St Hughs
£29,638
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Witham St Hughs commands an average of £254,565, compared with £241,749 in Lincoln – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Lincoln is a flat at £133,335, while in Witham St Hughs it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Lincoln (£343,004 vs £304,645).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lincoln prices grew faster — 21% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Witham St Hughs experience less crime overall, with a rate of 38.5 per 1,000 versus 117.6 per 1,000 in Lincoln. The most common crime category in Lincoln is violent-crime, while in Witham St Hughs 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 Witham St Hughs, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Lincoln. There are 30 schools in Lincoln and 1 in Witham St Hughs.
Lincoln School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 30 schools (23 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Witham St Hughs School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lincoln | Witham St Hughs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 30 | 1 |
| Primary | 23 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 443.3 Mbps in Witham St Hughs and 375.9 Mbps in Lincoln. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Lincoln and 95.8% in Witham St Hughs. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Lincoln and 87.1% in Witham St Hughs.
Witham St Hughs is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (443 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Witham St Hughs leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Lincoln averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Lincoln and £1,230 in Witham St Hughs. 59.5% of homes in Lincoln have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Witham St Hughs.
Witham St Hughs has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,902.5 in Lincoln and £29,637.7 in Witham St Hughs. The median age is 42.6 in Lincoln and 43.7 in Witham St Hughs. Owner-occupancy is 61.6% in Lincoln versus 64.1% in Witham St Hughs. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Lincoln and 55.9% in Witham St Hughs.
| Indicator | Lincoln | Witham St Hughs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,553 | 3,483 |
| 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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