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Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham

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About

The Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham area lies in the western part of South Kesteven, characterised by a mix of agricultural land and historic settlements. The landscape is gently rolling, with the River Witham flowing southwards past Colsterworth and South Witham. The A1 road forms a significant transport route through the area, influencing its development.

Harlaxton is noted for Harlaxton Manor, a 19th-century manor house in the Jacobethan style, now used by a university. Colsterworth is the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, with several associated sites. The villages are connected by a network of smaller roads and footpaths crossing the farmland.

Area overview

On average Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham is £50,195 per year. There are 5 schools in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham is home to around 7,178 people, with a population density of about 48.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham Population
7,178
Population density
48.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.27(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.68(-23%)
Vehicle crime
7.11(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.15(-31%)
Burglary
4.32(+29%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,827
95.12%
Other White
140
1.95%
Irish
51
0.71%
Other
26
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.29%
Total population: 7,177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,875
31.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
17.12%
No qualifications
1,019
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
938
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
580
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,999

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,106
34.75%
Owns with a mortgage
920
28.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
567
17.81%
Social rents from council
293
9.21%
Other social rented
183
5.75%
Total households: 3,183

Property prices in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham 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 Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£394,975
Semi-Detached23£232,500
Terraced20£158,000

10 years median price trend in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham.

Data Sources

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