Long Sutton (South Holland) vs Wisbech
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wisbech offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Long Sutton (south Holland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wisbech edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£282,105
Wisbech
£247,934
Crime Rate
Long Sutton (South Holland)
60.3
Wisbech
75.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Long Sutton (South Holland)
0.0%
Wisbech
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Long Sutton (South Holland)
287.5
Wisbech
361.9
EPC Rating
Long Sutton (South Holland)
71.7
Wisbech
70.8
Median Income
Long Sutton (South Holland)
£29,330
Wisbech
£30,894
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Wisbech is £247,934, which is 14% 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 Wisbech it is a flat at £92,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Long Sutton (south Holland) (£138,000 vs £92,177).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Sutton (south Holland) prices grew faster — 39% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Long Sutton (south Holland) (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Wisbech (75.9 per 1,000), a 26% difference. The most common crime category in Long Sutton (south Holland) is violent-crime, while in Wisbech 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 MidlandsWisbech 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 Wisbech has 9.
Long Sutton (South Holland) School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wisbech School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Wisbech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wisbech offers faster average downloads at 361.9 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 Wisbech. Gigabit availability stands at 52.4% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 68.3% in Wisbech.
Wisbech is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (362 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 70.8 (band C) in Wisbech. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,178 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and £1,233 in Wisbech. 63.7% of homes in Long Sutton (south Holland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Wisbech.
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 Wisbech and £29,330.3 in Long Sutton (south Holland). The median age is 45.7 in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 46.9 in Wisbech. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) and 55.5% in Wisbech. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Long Sutton (south Holland) versus 67.8% in Wisbech.
| Indicator | Long Sutton (South Holland) | Wisbech |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,377 | 26,800 |
| 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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