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Skegness vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Skegness wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Skegness

£211,648

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

£225,130

Crime Rate

Skegness

69.5

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

69.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Skegness

60.0%

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Skegness

440.5

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

212.9

EPC Rating

Skegness

67.4

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

67.4

Median Income

Skegness

£25,462

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

£25,462

At £211,648, Skegness undercuts Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe (£225,130) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Skegness is a flat at £96,072, 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 17% pricier in Skegness (£96,072 vs £82,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe prices grew faster — 45% vs 32%.

Residents of Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.2 per 1,000 versus 69.5 per 1,000 in Skegness. The most common crime category in Skegness 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.

Of the 7 schools in Skegness, 60% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Skegness School Inspection Breakdown

60% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) 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.

MetricSkegnessSutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Total Schools71
Primary51
Secondary20
% Top two bands60%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Skegness averages 440.5 Mbps – ahead of Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe's 212.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Skegness and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Skegness and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

Skegness is the faster of the two by 107% on average download speed (441 vs 213 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Skegness, scoring 67.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.4 (band C) in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Skegness and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Skegness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.

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 Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Skegness and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Skegness and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Skegness versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Skegness has a population of 20,701 and Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has 5,042.

IndicatorSkegnessSutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Population20,7015,042
Median Age50.950.9
Median Household Income£25,462£25,462
Employment Rate45.8%45.8%
Owner Occupied67.4%67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.5%21.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Skegness and Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Skegness and Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe are approximately 11.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Skegness or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Skegness is cheaper, with an average house price of £211,648.
Is Skegness or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe safer?
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate at 69.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Skegness or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Skegness or Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe?
Skegness has faster average broadband at 440.5 Mbps.

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