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Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas

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About

Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas ward encompasses a distinctly rural part of South Holland, characterised by expansive agricultural land and waterways. The landscape is dominated by large, productive arable fields, with the River Welland forming a significant northern boundary. The ward's settlements are small and dispersed, with the historic market town of Crowland, known for its medieval abbey ruins, serving as the primary centre. Drainage channels and dykes are a constant feature, essential for managing the low-lying fenland.

The area's geography is defined by its position within the Fens, with much of the land lying at or below sea level. Deeping St Nicholas is a more scattered parish, consisting of several hamlets and farms connected by straight, raised roads. A unique network of local internal drainage boards operates here, maintaining the intricate water control systems that make agriculture possible. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet, working countryside, with a strong focus on farming and land management.

Area overview

On average Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas is £51,082 per year. There are 2 schools in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas is home to around 6,828 people, with a population density of about 56.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas Population
6,828
Population density
56.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.07(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.33(-21%)
Public order
5.86(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.86(-21%)
Vehicle crime
5.13(+25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,252
91.54%
Other White
265
3.88%
African
64
0.94%
Indian
36
0.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.51%
Total population: 6,830

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,304
23.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,106
19.94%
No qualifications
1,015
18.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
895
16.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
697
12.57%
Total 16+ residents: 5,547

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,081
38.46%
Owns outright
964
34.29%
Social rents from council
308
10.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
303
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.53%
Total households: 2,811

Property prices in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas

Median price£269,500
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £344K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £259 per square foot) in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,750 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£330,000£260
Semi-Detached21£199,950£249
Terraced13£183,500£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,250£191,250£149,995
2017£250,000£165,000£155,000
2018£265,000£189,995£172,000
2019£272,500£182,000£137,500
2020£276,000£184,000£182,000
2021£293,500£202,250£180,000
2022£312,000£220,000£188,500
2023£326,500£235,000£195,000
2024£315,000£224,000£220,000
2025£340,000£200,000£186,750
2026£327,500£160,000£196,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£201£211
2017£205£196£184
2018£195£186£200
2019£208£226£186
2020£224£231£229
2021£230£228£201
2022£248£262£261
2023£261£278£267
2024£247£260£261
2025£252£234£262
2026£259£204£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.