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Holbeach Hurn

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About

Holbeach Hurn is a large, primarily agricultural ward located to the north of the town of Holbeach. The landscape is dominated by expansive, flat fenland fields, with a network of drainage channels and droves defining the area. Settlement is sparse and dispersed, consisting of scattered farmsteads and the small hamlet of Holbeach Hurn itself, giving the ward a notably open and rural character.

The ward's economy is firmly rooted in the cultivation of the rich peat soils, with large-scale production of vegetables, bulbs, and cereals. The area is traversed by the A17 road, a major transport artery connecting Lincolnshire to Norfolk. A notable local feature is the presence of several significant horticultural and food processing businesses that operate from this rural base, leveraging the productive land.

Area overview

On average Holbeach Hurn has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holbeach Hurn is £41,189 per year. There are 2 schools in Holbeach Hurn: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holbeach Hurn is home to around 2,293 people, with a population density of about 30.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holbeach Hurn Population
2,293
Population density
30.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.88(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-46%)
Burglary
6.11(+83%)
Public order
2.62(-62%)
Vehicle crime
2.62(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,115
92.28%
Other White
96
4.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.48%
Other
10
0.44%
African
9
0.39%
Total population: 2,292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
464
23.57%
Level 4 qualifications or above
389
19.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
325
16.51%
Level 3 (A level)
315
16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
270
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 1,969

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
406
43.01%
Owns with a mortgage
289
30.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
109
11.55%
Social rents from council
86
9.11%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.97%
Total households: 944

Property prices in Holbeach Hurn

Median price£207,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £330K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Holbeach Hurn area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holbeach Hurn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£323,565£247
Semi-Detached7£160,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holbeach Hurn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbeach Hurn.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£204,000£130,000
2017£225,000£143,750
2018£245,000£125,498
2019£200,500£165,000
2020£215,000£139,500
2021£232,000£166,000
2022£280,000£171,000
2023£276,250£222,000
2024£295,000£217,250
2025£280,000£180,000
2026£327,500£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holbeach Hurn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbeach Hurn.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£170£128
2017£183£167
2018£178£132
2019£181£178
2020£179£165
2021£205£166
2022£258£206
2023£238£195
2024£262£213
2025£235£213
2026£249£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holbeach Hurn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holbeach Hurn in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Holbeach Hurn

Is Holbeach Hurn safe?

Holbeach Hurn records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Holbeach Hurn?

The median sale price in Holbeach Hurn is £207,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Holbeach Hurn?

Holbeach Hurn has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Holbeach Hurn?

Holbeach Hurn scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Holbeach Hurn sits around rank 9,233 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 Holbeach Hurn?

The average household income in Holbeach Hurn is around £41,189 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Holbeach Hurn?

Holbeach Hurn is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nick Worth (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Holbeach Hurn

PE128ES

Eastern Road

PE127QE

Academy Close

PE128HB

Holbeach Hurn

PE128BY

Bass Chase

PE128HF

Tinsley Cottage

PE127PR

Tolls Lane

PE128DF

St Marks Road

PE128DH

Roman Bank

PE128BX

Roman Bank

PE128EA

Marsh Road

PE128HE

Holbeach Hurn

PE128EG

Holbeach Hurn

PE128BQ

Star Lane

PE128BP

Washway Road

PE128EE

Holbeach Hurn

PE128EQ

Barge Road

PE128JB

Hurn Road

PE128JR

Marsh Road

PE128JY

Marsh Road

PE128AE

Welbourne Lane North

PE128JG

Hurn Bank

PE128DL

Peartree Corner

PE128EW

Eastern Road

PE128EU

Crown Avenue

PE128BL

Little Common Lane

PE128HD

Holbeach Hurn

PE128BZ

Flint House Road

PE128EF

Holbeach Hurn

PE128ED

St Marks Road

PE127PP

Washway Road

PE128JW

Hurn Road

PE127QJ

Highbury Drive

PE128BT

Washway Road

PE128BU

Campling Place

PE128AF

Kennedy Road

PE127PE

Washway Road

PE128EY

Leadenhall Road

PE128DS

Roman Bank

PE128HA

Holbeach Hurn

PE128DB

Lapwater Lane

PE128AH

Washway Road

PE128BS

Cackle Hill

PE128TE

Crown Lodge

PE128DZ

St Marks Road

PE127PS

Penny Hill Road

PE128JN

Low Road

PE128JL

Hurn Bank

PE127RR

Ashburton Close

PE128JD

Hurn Road

PE128DU

Middle Marsh Road

PE128JJ

Hurn Bank

PE128AG

Boston Road North

PE128JT

Marsh Road

PE128ER

Strawberry Fields Drive

PE128JH

Hurn Bank

PE128JE

Hurn Road

PE128BD

Allotment Lane

PE128JF

Hurn Road

PE128JP

Baileys Lane

PE128AJ

Paddock Lane

PE127RT

Penny Hill Road

PE128EX

Lapwater Lane

PE128DG

Ashville Close

PE127PD

Woodhouse Lane

PE128DN

Pennyhill

PE128JQ

Hurn Bank

PE128BW

Clough Road

PE128DX

Middle Marsh Road

PE128AD

Boston Road North

PE128DP

Cowfield Gould

PE128DW

Peartree House Road

PE127PF

Battlefields Lane North

PE128BH

Sluice Road

PE128DT

Middle Marsh Road

PE127PX

Cherry Tree Lane

PE128JU

Oakley Place

PE128EZ

Windy Corner

PE128DJ

Roman Bank

PE128JA

Washway Road

PE128LR

Marsh Road

PE128AQ

Boston Road

PE128AB

Welbourne Lane East

PE128JX

Low Road

PE128AX

Mill Lane

PE128DY

Lincoln Lane

PE128EN

Church Close

PE128BE

Keightley Road

PE128EL

Eastern Road

PE128EJ

Sots Hole Bank

PE128ET

Lapwater Lane

PE128EP

Eastern Road

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.