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About

Heckington is a village in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, situated on the edge of the Fens. The area is characterised by flat, agricultural land primarily used for arable farming. The settlement itself is linear, stretching along the B1394 road, with residential streets branching off. The landscape is open, with wide skies and a network of drainage channels that are essential for managing the low-lying terrain. This is a working agricultural environment where the rhythm is dictated by the farming calendar.

The village is notable for having an eight-sailed windmill, a rare surviving example of its kind which is still operational. The local economy has traditional connections to the railway, with a station on the Nottingham to Skegness line. Community facilities are centred around the main road, including shops and schools. The parish church of St. Andrew dates to the 14th century. The surrounding fields are typically planted with crops such as wheat, barley, and potatoes, defining the visual character of the area.

Area overview

On average Heckington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heckington is £49,258 per year. There are 4 schools in Heckington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Heckington is home to around 8,602 people, with a population density of about 57.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Heckington Population
8,602
Population density
57.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.58(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.88(-12%)
Public order
3.6(-48%)
Burglary
3.14(-6%)
Other theft
3.02(-47%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,203
95.36%
Other White
186
2.16%
Irish
42
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.35%
Other Asian
21
0.24%
Total population: 8,602

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,939
26.12%
No qualifications
1,443
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,372
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,187
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
807
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 7,424

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,814
46.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,089
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
10.06%
Social rents from council
379
9.8%
Other forms of private rent
105
2.71%
Total households: 3,868

Property prices in Heckington

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Heckington area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heckington 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 Heckington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£195,000
Terraced15£142,000
Detached75£345,000

10 years median price trend in Heckington

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

All postcodes in Heckington

NG349XP

Bembridge Close

LN44DP

North Kyme Fen

NG349LJ

Hall Road

NG349SN

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

NG349RL

Cowgate

NG349QZ

High Street

NG349JN

Hale Road

NG349PD

Papermill Lane

NG347FN

Kipling Drive

NG340BT

North Drove

NG349JH

Station Road

NG349PF

Haverholme Park

NG349LS

Carterplot Road

NG349JX

Magna Crescent

NG340TU

Asher Close

NG349JD

Boston Road

NG347FY

Chaucer Gardens

NG349UY

Oatfield Way

LN44AP

Church Lane

NG349LW

Chapel Lane

NG349UD

Potesgrave Way

NG349JB

Orchard Close

NG340RB

Station Road

NG340BJ

Mount Lane

PE203QG

Parks Farm Cottage

NG349QG

St Ediths Close

NG349RD

Eastgate

NG349BE

Chapel Lane

NG349TB

Freeston Road

NG349BG

Green Drove

NG340RX

Willoughby Close

NG349NU

Church Lane

NG349LF

Church Street

LN44DN

Newfield Drive

NG349GW

Mulberry Walk

NG349XA

The Maples

NG347PH

Centurion Close

NG349JG

Millers Way

NG349UF

Skelton Close

PE203QA

Six Hundreds Drove

NG349LY

Side Bar Lane

NG347GD

Burns Crescent

NG340SX

Ladbroke Close

LN44DF

Main Street

LN44AA

Ferry Lane

NG340BS

Engine Drove

LN44DH

Sleaford Road

NG349QU

High Street

NG349SB

Godson Avenue

NG349LL

Church Walk

LN44DL

Vacherie Lane

NG349SY

Main Road

NG349UL

Hare Close

NG349JJ

Station Road

NG349NY

Evedon Road

NG349UW

Oxby Close

NG349PQ

Field Lane

NG349JA

Heckington Rural

NG347ZJ

Bramling Way

NG349PX

Heckington Road

NG349SS

Church Lane

NG349PW

Asgarby Road

NG349LG

Church Lane

NG349RW

Cameron Street

NG340RH

Church Lane

NG349LE

High Street

NG349GL

Station Road

NG349XN

The Copse

NG347HZ

The Hoplands

NG349RE

St Andrews Street

LN44BS

Labour In Vain Drove

NG349SZ

Old Black Drove

NG349PY

Heckington Road

NG349JW

Hale Road

NG349QF

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

NG349TE

Bramley Close

NG349JE

Boston Road

NG349UR

Colby Way

NG340BN

Whitecross Lane

NG349PJ

Main Street

NG349RZ

Handley Street

NG349RY

Howell Road

NG349PG

Park Lane

NG349BA

Main Road

LN44AQ

South Parade

NG349RJ

Church Street

NG349XE

Littleworth Drove

NG349QQ

Royal Oak Court

NG340RD

Highgate

NG349LP

Leas Road

NG347FF

Forum Way

NG349UB

Norris Close

NG349LQ

Little Hale Road

NG349RU

Foster Street

LN44AJ

Clay Bank

NG349SH

Main Road

NG349RP

Cameron Street

NG349TD

Latimer Gardens

NG349LD

Queen's Road

NG349LH

Little Hale Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.