Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Sutton Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sutton Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Long Sutton (south Holland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sutton Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Sutton Bridge
£191,327
Crime Rate
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Sutton Bridge
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Sutton Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
Sutton Bridge
287.5
EPC Rating
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Sutton Bridge
71.7
Median Income
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
Sutton Bridge
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Sutton Bridge is £191,327, which is 47% 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 Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £87,893).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Long Sutton (south Holland) (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Sutton Bridge (60.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Long Sutton (south Holland) is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 MidlandsSutton Bridge 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 Sutton Bridge has 1.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Long Sutton (south Holland) offers faster average downloads at 287.5 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Sutton Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.
Long Sutton (south Holland) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (288 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 71.7 (band C) in Sutton Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 63.7% of homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.
Long Sutton (south Holland) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 63.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £29,330.3 in Sutton Bridge. The median age is 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge.
| Indicator | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,377 | 3,912 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 19.4% |
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