Mablethorpe vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Mablethorpe is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. Mablethorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Mablethorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Mablethorpe
£183,827
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£225,130
Crime Rate
Mablethorpe
69.2
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Mablethorpe
100.0%
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Mablethorpe
212.9
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Mablethorpe
67.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
67.4
Median Income
Mablethorpe
£25,462
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe commands an average of £225,130, compared with £183,827 in Mablethorpe – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Mablethorpe is a flat at £93,690, 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 14% pricier in Mablethorpe (£93,690 vs £82,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe prices grew faster — 45% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsMablethorpe has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe at 69.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Mablethorpe 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Mablethorpe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. There are 1 schools in Mablethorpe and 1 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Mablethorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Mablethorpe | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 212.9 Mbps in Mablethorpe and 212.9 Mbps in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Mablethorpe and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 33% in Mablethorpe and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Mablethorpe is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (213 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Mablethorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Mablethorpe and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Mablethorpe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
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 Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Mablethorpe and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Mablethorpe versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Mablethorpe and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
| Indicator | Mablethorpe | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,633 | 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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