Mablethorpe vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Mablethorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mablethorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Mablethorpe
69.2
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Mablethorpe
212.9
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Mablethorpe
67.4
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Mablethorpe
£25,462
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £183,827, Mablethorpe undercuts Spilsby (£263,990) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Mablethorpe is a flat at £93,690, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £93,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMablethorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Spilsby at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Mablethorpe 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Mablethorpe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Spilsby, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Mablethorpe | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Mablethorpe averages 212.9 Mbps – ahead of Spilsby's 115.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Mablethorpe and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 33% in Mablethorpe and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Mablethorpe is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (213 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Mablethorpe, scoring 67.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Spilsby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Mablethorpe and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Mablethorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
Mablethorpe 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 Mablethorpe and £25,462 in Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Mablethorpe and 50.9 in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Mablethorpe and 45.8% in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Mablethorpe versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Mablethorpe has a population of 7,633 and Spilsby has 3,671.
| Indicator | Mablethorpe | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,633 | 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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