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About

Friskney ward encompasses a predominantly agricultural landscape of open fenland, with large, level fields defined by drainage channels. The settlement pattern is dispersed, with the village of Friskney itself acting as the main hub, containing the parish church and local services. The ward's eastern boundary is formed by a significant sea bank, separating the cultivated land from the vast salt marshes and tidal creeks of The Wash.

This low-lying environment is historically defined by land reclamation and flood defence. A specific network of medieval 'garths' – small, raised enclosures for livestock – remains visible in the marshland near Friskney Eaudyke, evidence of early adaptation to the wetlands. Economic activity is centred on arable farming, with the area notably producing a high volume of bulb flowers, alongside more traditional crops.

Area overview

On average Friskney has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Friskney is £40,769 per year. There are 2 schools in Friskney: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Friskney is home to around 2,297 people, with a population density of about 31.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Friskney Population
2,297
Population density
31.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.09(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.54(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-30%)
Other theft
4.79(-17%)
Public order
4.35(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,220
96.65%
Other White
39
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.35%
Chinese
5
0.22%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
0.17%
Total population: 2,297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
578
29.46%
Level 4 qualifications or above
324
16.51%
Level 3 (A level)
303
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
289
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
275
14.02%
Total 16+ residents: 1,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
471
48.21%
Owns with a mortgage
215
22.01%
Other social rented
123
12.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
97
9.93%
Social rents from council
33
3.38%
Total households: 977

Property prices in Friskney

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Friskney area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Friskney in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Friskney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£220,000
Semi-Detached2£180,500

10 years median price trend in Friskney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Friskney.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.