Spilsby vs Woodhall Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Spilsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 22% lower. Woodhall Spa has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Spilsby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Spilsby
£263,990
Woodhall Spa
£339,993
Crime Rate
Spilsby
69.7
Woodhall Spa
69.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Spilsby
100.0%
Woodhall Spa
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Spilsby
115.6
Woodhall Spa
328.3
EPC Rating
Spilsby
67.4
Woodhall Spa
68.6
Median Income
Spilsby
£25,462
Woodhall Spa
£28,221
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Woodhall Spa commands an average of £339,993, compared with £263,990 in Spilsby – a difference of 22%. The most affordable entry point in Spilsby is a flat at £127,681, while in Woodhall Spa it is a flat at £201,177.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Woodhall Spa (£201,177 vs £127,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Spilsby prices grew faster — 46% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWoodhall Spa has a crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Spilsby at 69.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Spilsby is violent-crime, while in Woodhall Spa 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 100% in Woodhall Spa. There are 2 schools in Spilsby and 1 in Woodhall Spa.
Spilsby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Woodhall Spa School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Spilsby | Woodhall Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 328.3 Mbps in Woodhall Spa and 115.6 Mbps in Spilsby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.9% of premises in Spilsby and 82.8% in Woodhall Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 11.7% in Spilsby and 61.9% in Woodhall Spa.
Woodhall Spa is the faster of the two by 184% on average download speed (328 vs 116 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Woodhall Spa leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.6 (C), while Spilsby averages 67.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,463 in Spilsby and £1,390 in Woodhall Spa. 51.5% of homes in Spilsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.2% in Woodhall Spa.
Woodhall Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 54.2% reach band C or above, vs 51.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,220.5 in Woodhall Spa and £25,462 in Spilsby. The median age is 50.9 in Spilsby and 48.6 in Woodhall Spa. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Spilsby versus 70.1% in Woodhall Spa. Employment rates stand at 45.8% in Spilsby and 51.9% in Woodhall Spa.
| Indicator | Spilsby | Woodhall Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,671 | 4,685 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 48.6 |
| Median Household Income | £25,462 | £28,220.5 |
| Employment Rate | 45.8% | 51.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.5% | 25.7% |
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