Pinchbeck vs Sutton Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sutton Bridge offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. Pinchbeck has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pinchbeck edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Pinchbeck
£280,390
Sutton Bridge
£191,327
Crime Rate
Pinchbeck
59.9
Sutton Bridge
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pinchbeck
100.0%
Sutton Bridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Pinchbeck
392
Sutton Bridge
287.5
EPC Rating
Pinchbeck
70.4
Sutton Bridge
71.7
Median Income
Pinchbeck
£29,872
Sutton Bridge
£29,330
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Sutton Bridge is £191,327, which is 47% less than Pinchbeck at £280,390. The most affordable entry point in Pinchbeck is a flat at £125,000, while in Sutton Bridge it is a flat at £87,893.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Pinchbeck (£125,000 vs £87,893).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sutton Bridge prices grew faster — 28% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 59.9 offences per 1,000 people, Pinchbeck is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Sutton Bridge's 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Pinchbeck is violent-crime, while in Sutton Bridge 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 MidlandsPinchbeck has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sutton Bridge. Pinchbeck has 1 schools in total, while Sutton Bridge has 1.
Pinchbeck School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sutton Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Pinchbeck | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pinchbeck offers faster average downloads at 392.0 Mbps, compared to 287.5 Mbps in Sutton Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Pinchbeck and 79.8% in Sutton Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75% in Pinchbeck and 52.4% in Sutton Bridge.
Pinchbeck is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (392 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sutton Bridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Pinchbeck. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Pinchbeck and £1,178 in Sutton Bridge. 61.8% of homes in Pinchbeck have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.7% in Sutton Bridge.
Sutton Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 63.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,872 in Pinchbeck and £29,330.3 in Sutton Bridge. The median age is 46.6 in Pinchbeck and 45.7 in Sutton Bridge. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Pinchbeck and 57.1% in Sutton Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Pinchbeck versus 65.1% in Sutton Bridge.
| Indicator | Pinchbeck | Sutton Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,275 | 3,912 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,872 | £29,330.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% | 19.4% |
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