Town comparison
Louth vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Louth offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Louth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Louth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Louth
£250,133
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Louth
69.4
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Louth
100.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Louth
280.4
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Louth
67.4
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Louth
£25,462
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Louth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £250,133 versus £263,990 in Spilsby. The most affordable entry point in Louth is a flat at £107,562, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Louth (£201,252 vs £168,311).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Louth (69.4 per 1,000) compared to Spilsby (69.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Louth is violent-crime, while in Spilsby 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Louth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Spilsby.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Louth | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Louth enjoy 280.4 Mbps on average, while Spilsby lags behind at 115.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Louth and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 50.3% in Louth and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Louth is the faster of the two by 143% on average download speed (280 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Louth is band C (score 67.4), ahead of Spilsby's band C (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Louth and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Louth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
Louth has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Louth has a population of 17,415 while Spilsby has 3,671. Median household income is £25,462 in Louth and £25,462 in Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Louth and 50.9 in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Louth and 45.8% in Spilsby.
| Indicator | Louth | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,415 | 3,671 |
| 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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