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About

Gedney ward encompasses a largely agricultural expanse of fenland within South Holland. The landscape is dominated by expansive, flat fields primarily given over to bulb cultivation and vegetable production. Drainage channels and wider dykes crisscross the area, essential for managing the low-lying terrain. Settlements are small and scattered, with the village of Gedney itself forming the main residential hub, characterised by traditional brick and stone buildings.

The ward's history is deeply tied to land reclamation from The Wash, evident in its straight, engineered waterways and distant sea bank defences. A specific local feature is the historic Gedney Dyke, a significant drainage channel that shapes the parish's western boundary. Economic activity remains firmly rooted in the land, with farming logistics and seasonal work defining the local rhythm, set against a broad, open skyline.

Area overview

On average Gedney has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gedney is £41,189 per year. There are 2 schools in Gedney: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gedney is home to around 2,312 people, with a population density of about 44.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gedney Population
2,312
Population density
44.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.82(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.98(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.52(+28%)
Other theft
5.62(-1%)
Burglary
5.19(+56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,220
96.02%
Other White
41
1.77%
Other
7
0.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
0.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.22%
Total population: 2,312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
493
25.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
343
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
318
16.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
15.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
304
15.61%
Total 16+ residents: 1,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
477
48.62%
Owns with a mortgage
268
27.32%
Social rents from council
116
11.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
79
8.05%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.96%
Total households: 981

Property prices in Gedney

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £262K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Gedney area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gedney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£260,000£223
Semi-Detached10£198,500£216
Terraced1£130,000£216
Flats1£128,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gedney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gedney.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£222,500£145,000
2017£216,750£151,250
2018£220,000£146,000
2019£246,250£150,000
2020£263,000£133,000
2021£265,500£219,000
2022£275,000£174,998
2023£282,500£205,000
2024£275,000£159,000
2025£310,000£207,000
2026£246,500£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gedney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gedney.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£168£151
2017£175£162
2018£172£174
2019£188£168
2020£168£148
2021£214£204
2022£224£200
2023£271£213
2024£239£221
2025£245£226
2026£217£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gedney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gedney

Is Gedney safe?

Gedney records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gedney?

The median sale price in Gedney is £225,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gedney?

Gedney has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gedney?

Gedney scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gedney sits around rank 8,061 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gedney?

The average household income in Gedney is around £41,189 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gedney?

Gedney is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jo Reynolds (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Gedney

PE129PH

Marsh Road

PE120AD

Blazegate

PE120AP

Lowgate Crescent

PE120DU

Whiteacre Gardens

PE120BN

Bramley Meadows

PE128PT

Ravens Bank

PE120BW

Main Road

PE120DL

St Marys Meadows

PE129NQ

Dawsmere Road

PE120AG

Hallgate

PE120BJ

Chapelgate

PE120DT

Manor View

PE120BG

Anvil Close

PE129PF

Holbourns Site

PE120AL

Roman Bank

PE129PB

Dawsmere Road

PE120GA

Roper's Gate

PE129PA

Gedney Marsh

PE120EA

Rectory Lane

PE128SQ

Jekils Bank

PE120DH

Washway Road

PE120DE

Broadgate

PE120BA

Gedney

PE129NJ

Durhams Road

PE120AN

Memorial Lane

PE120DP

The Paddocks

PE120DA

Hallgate

PE120BS

Topsgate

PE129NG

Red House Corner

PE128SY

Jiggles Gate

PE129PE

George Avenue

PE128SN

Ravens Drove

PE120AU

Middle Drove

PE120AS

Gedney

PE129PN

Dawsmere Road

PE120AX

Blackbarn Road

PE120BE

Engine Dyke

PE120DQ

Clarks Hill

PE129PX

Post Office Lane

PE129NN

Dawsmere Bank

PE128SH

Bells Bridge

PE129NW

Dawsmere Road

PE129LW

Green Dyke

PE129NL

Church Street

PE129ND

Blackbarn Road

PE120AJ

Main Street

PE120AY

Blackbarn Road

PE129JU

Gedney Road

PE129NE

Black Barn

PE129JB

Hoddins Way

PE120DJ

Hunts Gate

PE120BU

Church End

PE120DD

Station Road

PE120BY

Stonegate

PE120BQ

Churchgate Mews

PE120BP

Priestfield Drove

PE120DB

Main Road

PE129PL

Wildfowlers Way

PE120BL

Lowgate

PE128SG

Joys Bank

PE129PJ

Marsh Road

PE120DF

Harford Gate

PE120DG

Broadgate

PE120DN

Leighton Walk

PE120BT

Pinstock Lane

PE129PD

Main Road

PE120AZ

Gipsy Lane

PE120BB

Lowgate

PE129JX

Charters Lane

PE128PS

Ryefield Lane

PE120BF

Gedney

PE120AA

Main Road

PE129PG

Pit Lane

PE120AT

Marsh Road

PE120AB

Albert Avenue

PE120BZ

Church Gate

PE129PQ

Dawsmere Road

PE120AF

Hallgate

PE120FG

Kingsgate

PE129HJ

Blaze Gate

PE128SL

Ravens Clough

PE120AH

Hallgate

PE120BX

Batemans Close

PE120FF

Fen Dike

PE129RZ

Onslow Lane

PE120AR

Roman Bank

PE129HL

Dockings Holt

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.