Louth vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Louth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Louth
£250,133
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£225,130
Crime Rate
Louth
69.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Louth
100.0%
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Louth
280.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Louth
67.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
67.4
Median Income
Louth
£25,462
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is £225,130, which is 11% less than Louth at £250,133. The most affordable entry point in Louth is a flat at £107,562, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe it is a flat at £82,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Louth (£107,562 vs £82,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe prices grew faster — 45% vs 4%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe (69.2 per 1,000) compared to Louth (69.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Louth is violent-crime, while in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe 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 MidlandsLouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Louth has 6 schools in total, while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has 1.
Louth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Louth | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Louth offers faster average downloads at 280.4 Mbps, compared to 212.9 Mbps in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Louth and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 50.3% in Louth and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Louth is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (280 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Louth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band C) versus 67.4 (band C) in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Louth and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Louth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
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 Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Louth and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Louth and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Louth versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
| Indicator | Louth | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,415 | 5,042 |
| 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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