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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Heckington is £280,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £199,950 and £372,500. There are 3 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

Median price: £280,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 133
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £373K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Heckington area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heckington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached87£345,000£256
Semi-Detached31£202,000£226
Terraced15£142,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heckington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,475£124,950£107,500
2017£241,750£141,000£109,500
2018£237,500£150,000£129,950
2019£260,000£162,500£150,000
2020£290,000£169,000£156,000
2021£290,000£167,550£141,500
2022£326,250£196,250£157,500
2023£330,000£190,000£151,250
2024£300,000£191,750£173,500
2025£345,000£198,975£142,500
2026£325,000£197,250£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heckington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£182£150
2017£191£164£164
2018£197£188£179
2019£204£196£166
2020£214£199£185
2021£227£190£194
2022£260£233£233
2023£266£221£208
2024£244£230£194
2025£255£235£193
2026£263£226£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heckington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district.

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,896
Band H£4,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.