Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Spalding
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Spalding wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Spalding has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spalding edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Spalding
£256,249
Crime Rate
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Spalding
60.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Spalding
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
Spalding
392
EPC Rating
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Spalding
70.4
Median Income
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
Spalding
£29,872
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Long Sutton (south Holland) commands an average of £282,105, compared with £256,249 in Spalding – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Long Sutton (south Holland) is a flat at £138,000, while in Spalding it is a flat at £103,020.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £103,020).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spalding prices grew faster — 41% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Spalding experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.2 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The most common crime category in Long Sutton (south Holland) is violent-crime, while in Spalding 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 Spalding, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Long Sutton (south Holland). There are 2 schools in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 10 in Spalding.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spalding School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 392.0 Mbps in Spalding and 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 Spalding. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 75% in Spalding.
Spalding is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Sutton (south Holland), scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Spalding. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £1,282 in Spalding. 63.7% of homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Spalding.
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 Spalding and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 46.6 in Spalding. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 57.5% in Spalding. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) versus 68.9% in Spalding. Long Sutton (south Holland) has a population of 5,377 and Spalding has 30,552.
| Indicator | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Spalding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,377 | 30,552 |
| 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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