Skegness vs Spilsby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Skegness wins on house prices with a 20% gap. Skegness has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spilsby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Skegness
£211,648
Spilsby
£263,990
Crime Rate
Skegness
69.5
Spilsby
69.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Skegness
60.0%
Spilsby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Skegness
440.5
Spilsby
115.6
EPC Rating
Skegness
67.4
Spilsby
67.4
Median Income
Skegness
£25,462
Spilsby
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Spilsby commands an average of £263,990, compared with £211,648 in Skegness – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Skegness is a flat at £96,072, while in Spilsby it is a flat at £127,681.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £96,072).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Skegness experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.5 per 1,000 versus 69.7 per 1,000 in Spilsby. The most common crime category in Skegness 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Spilsby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 60% in Skegness. There are 7 schools in Skegness and 2 in Spilsby.
Skegness School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Skegness | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 440.5 Mbps in Skegness and 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Skegness and 71.9% in Spilsby. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Skegness and 11.7% in Spilsby.
Skegness is the faster of the two by 281% on average download speed (441 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Skegness leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.4 (C), while Spilsby averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Skegness and £1,463 in Spilsby. 51.5% of homes in Skegness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Spilsby.
Skegness 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 Skegness and £25,462 in Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Skegness and 50.9 in Spilsby. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Skegness versus 67.4% in Spilsby. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Skegness and 45.8% in Spilsby.
| Indicator | Skegness | Spilsby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,701 | 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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