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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 38 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
38
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
17.09(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.62(+1%)
Burglary
4.07(+22%)
Public order
3.95(-43%)
Other theft
3.49(-40%)
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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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
Detached71£340,000
Semi-Detached36£195,000
Terraced13£160,000

10 years median price trend in Heckington

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

All postcodes in Heckington

NG349SN

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

NG349UR

Colby Way

NG349UU

Scoggins Way

LN44DG

Main Street

LN44DQ

Ferry Lane

NG340FF

Knott Hall Gardens

NG349LP

Leas Road

NG349PR

Thorpe Road

NG340BY

Scredington Road

NG347FF

Forum Way

NG349NT

Barnard Close

NG349QJ

Stirling Court

NG349QN

Sleaford Road

NG349SF

Hall Close

NG349JE

Boston Road

NG349LH

Little Hale Road

NG349QT

High Street

NG349BE

Chapel Lane

NG349FG

Oak Way

NG349JS

Orchard Drive

NG349QE

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

NG349RG

The Green

LN44BS

Labour In Vain Drove

LN44AJ

Clay Bank

NG340RR

North Fen Road

NG349LT

Mountain Cottage

NG349QH

Shrubwood Close

NG349QY

Banks Lane

NG349RL

Cowgate

LN44AL

Cow Drove

LN44AQ

South Parade

LN44DF

Main Street

NG340BP

Helpringham Fen

NG340BX

Helpringham Road

NG340DF

Asgarby Road

NG347JH

Wordsworth Court

NG349UD

Potesgrave Way

NG340RA

High Street

NG349GZ

Wellington Close

NG349NA

Kyme Road

NG349PH

Main Street

NG349PZ

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

NG349RB

Eastgate

NG349WT

Dickinson Road

LN44AD

High Street

LN44AF

Clay Bank

NG340RF

Swaton Road

NG349SD

Osborn Way

NG349UB

Norris Close

NG349PF

Haverholme Park

NG349RE

St Andrews Street

NG349TS

Laxton Close

NG349UA

Wheelwright Court

NG349WY

Leachman Close

NG349BD

Fen Road

NG349JT

Heckington Road

NG349NX

Ewerby Road

LN44DR

North Kyme Pits

NG349JN

Hale Road

NG349QZ

High Street

NG349RJ

Church Street

NG349UH

Churchview Close

NG349UX

Mayflower Drive

LN44DH

Sleaford Road

NG349PT

Heckington Road

NG349RS

Kyme Road

LN44BX

Kingfisher Court

LN44AP

Church Lane

NG340DB

Asgarby Road

NG349LQ

Little Hale Road

NG349LY

Side Bar Lane

NG340RE

St Andrews Close

NG340RT

New Street

NG349NN

Railway Cottages

NG349RQ

Churchill Way

NG349TF

Limetree Walk

Data Sources

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