Louth vs Mablethorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Mablethorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Louth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Louth
£250,133
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Crime Rate
Louth
69.4
Mablethorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Louth
100.0%
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Louth
280.4
Mablethorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Louth
67.4
Mablethorpe
67.4
Median Income
Louth
£25,462
Mablethorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £183,827, Mablethorpe undercuts Louth (£250,133) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Louth is a flat at £107,562, while in Mablethorpe it is a flat at £93,690.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Louth (£320,117 vs £239,043).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mablethorpe prices grew faster — 34% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMablethorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Louth at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Louth is violent-crime, while in Mablethorpe 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Louth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mablethorpe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Louth | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Louth averages 280.4 Mbps – ahead of Mablethorpe's 212.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Louth and 90.9% in Mablethorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 50.3% in Louth and 33% in Mablethorpe.
Louth is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (280 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Louth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Mablethorpe averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Louth and £1,463 in Mablethorpe. 51.5% of homes in Louth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Mablethorpe.
Louth has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £25,462 in Louth and £25,462 in Mablethorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Louth and 50.9 in Mablethorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Louth versus 67.4% in Mablethorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Louth and 45.8% in Mablethorpe.
| Indicator | Louth | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,415 | 7,633 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £25,462 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 45.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 21.5% |
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