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Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Upwell and Outwell

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricLong Sutton (South Holland)Upwell and Outwell
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands0%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.

IndicatorLong Sutton (South Holland)Upwell and Outwell
Population5,3773,664
Median Age45.746.9
Median Household Income£29,330.3£30,894.3
Employment Rate57.1%55.5%
Owner Occupied65.1%67.8%
Degree-Level Qualified19.4%20.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Long Sutton (south Holland) and Upwell And Outwell?
Long Sutton (south Holland) and Upwell And Outwell are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Long Sutton (south Holland) or Upwell And Outwell?
Upwell And Outwell is cheaper, with an average house price of £265,235.
Is Long Sutton (south Holland) or Upwell And Outwell safer?
Upwell And Outwell has the lower crime rate at 57.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Long Sutton (south Holland) or Upwell And Outwell?
Upwell And Outwell has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Long Sutton (south Holland) or Upwell And Outwell?
Long Sutton (south Holland) has faster average broadband at 287.5 Mbps.

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