Mablethorpe vs Skegness
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Mablethorpe is about 13% cheaper on average. Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mablethorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Skegness
£211,648
Crime Rate
Mablethorpe
69.2
Skegness
69.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Skegness
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Mablethorpe
212.9
Skegness
440.5
EPC Rating
Mablethorpe
67.4
Skegness
67.4
Median Income
Mablethorpe
£25,462
Skegness
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Mablethorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £183,827 versus £211,648 in Skegness. The most affordable entry point in Mablethorpe is a flat at £93,690, while in Skegness it is a flat at £96,072.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Mablethorpe (£152,800 vs £140,085).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mablethorpe prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Mablethorpe is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Skegness's 69.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Mablethorpe is violent-crime, while in Skegness 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 Mablethorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 60% in Skegness.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skegness School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Mablethorpe | Skegness |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Skegness enjoy 440.5 Mbps on average, while Mablethorpe lags behind at 212.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Mablethorpe and 97.5% in Skegness. Gigabit availability stands at 33% in Mablethorpe and 85.1% in Skegness.
Skegness is the faster of the two by 107% on average download speed (441 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Mablethorpe is band C (score 67.4), ahead of Skegness's band C (score 67.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Mablethorpe and £1,463 in Skegness. 51.5% of homes in Mablethorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Skegness.
Mablethorpe has more energy-efficient housing — 51.5% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Mablethorpe has a population of 7,633 while Skegness has 20,701. Median household income is £25,462 in Mablethorpe and £25,462 in Skegness. The median age is 50.9 in Mablethorpe and 50.9 in Skegness. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Mablethorpe and 45.8% in Skegness.
| Indicator | Mablethorpe | Skegness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,633 | 20,701 |
| 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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