Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Pinchbeck
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Pinchbeck is about 1% cheaper on average. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pinchbeck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Crime Rate
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Pinchbeck
59.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
Pinchbeck
392
EPC Rating
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Pinchbeck
70.4
Median Income
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
Pinchbeck
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Pinchbeck is £280,390, which is 1% less than Long Sutton (south Holland) at £282,105. The most affordable entry point in Long Sutton (south Holland) is a flat at £138,000, while in Pinchbeck it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£171,500 vs £153,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Pinchbeck (59.9 per 1,000) compared to Long Sutton (south Holland) (60.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Long Sutton (south Holland) is violent-crime, while in Pinchbeck 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 MidlandsPinchbeck has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Long Sutton (south Holland). Long Sutton (south Holland) has 2 schools in total, while Pinchbeck has 1.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pinchbeck offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Long Sutton (south Holland). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 91.6% in Pinchbeck. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 75% in Pinchbeck.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £1,282 in Pinchbeck. 63.7% of homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Pinchbeck.
Long Sutton (south Holland) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 46.6 in Pinchbeck. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 57.5% in Pinchbeck. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) versus 68.9% in Pinchbeck.
| Indicator | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Pinchbeck |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,377 | 4,275 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £29,872 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 25.1% |
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