Skegness vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Skegness | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 60% | 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.
| Indicator | Skegness | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,701 | 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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