Spilsby vs Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is about 17% cheaper on average. Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spilsby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Spilsby
£263,990
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£225,130
Crime Rate
Spilsby
69.7
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Spilsby
100.0%
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Spilsby
115.6
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
212.9
EPC Rating
Spilsby
67.4
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
67.4
Median Income
Spilsby
£25,462
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe
£25,462
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is £225,130, which is 17% less than Spilsby at £263,990. The most affordable entry point in Spilsby is a flat at £127,681, 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 55% pricier in Spilsby (£127,681 vs £82,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 69.2 offences per 1,000 people, Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Spilsby's 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Spilsby 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 MidlandsSpilsby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Spilsby has 2 schools in total, while Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe has 1.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Spilsby | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe offers faster average downloads at 212.9 Mbps, compared to 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.9% of premises in Spilsby and 90.9% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 11.7% in Spilsby and 33% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (213 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Spilsby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.4 (band C) versus 67.4 (band C) in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Spilsby and £1,463 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. 51.5% of homes in Spilsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.5% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
Spilsby 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 Spilsby and £25,462 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. The median age is 50.9 in Spilsby and 50.9 in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Spilsby and 45.8% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Spilsby versus 67.4% in Sutton On Sea And Trusthorpe.
| Indicator | Spilsby | Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,671 | 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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