Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Upwell and Outwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Upwell And Outwell wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Upwell And Outwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Upwell And Outwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Upwell and Outwell
£265,235
Crime Rate
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Upwell and Outwell
57.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Upwell and Outwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
Upwell and Outwell
265.9
EPC Rating
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Upwell and Outwell
70.8
Median Income
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
Upwell and Outwell
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Long Sutton (south Holland) commands an average of £282,105, compared with £265,235 in Upwell And Outwell – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Long Sutton (south Holland) is a flat at £138,000, while in Upwell And Outwell it is a flat at £47,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 194% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £47,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Upwell And Outwell prices grew faster — 42% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Upwell And Outwell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 57.9 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 Upwell And Outwell 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 Upwell And Outwell, 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 2 in Upwell And Outwell.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Upwell and Outwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 287.5 Mbps in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 265.9 Mbps in Upwell And Outwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 79.8% of premises in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 84.4% in Upwell And Outwell. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 46.7% in Upwell And Outwell.
Long Sutton (south Holland) is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (288 vs 266 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Long Sutton (south Holland), scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in Upwell And Outwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £1,233 in Upwell And Outwell. 63.7% of homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Upwell And Outwell.
Long Sutton (south Holland) has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,894.3 in Upwell And Outwell and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 46.9 in Upwell And Outwell. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 55.5% in Upwell And Outwell. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) versus 67.8% in Upwell And Outwell. Long Sutton (south Holland) has a population of 5,377 and Upwell And Outwell has 3,664.
| Indicator | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Upwell and Outwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,377 | 3,664 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,330.3 | £30,894.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 19.4% | 20.8% |
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