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Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn

About

Long Sutton West, Gedney, and Holbeach Hurn form a predominantly agricultural area of South Holland. The landscape is characterised by expansive, flat fields of vegetables and bulbs, intersected by drainage dykes and quiet rural lanes. Settlements are small and functional, centred around farming and local services. The wider parish of Gedney includes the hamlet of Gedney Drove End, situated closer to The Wash.

The area's history is deeply tied to land reclamation from the marshes. A notable local feature is the Grade I listed St. Mary Magdalene Church in Gedney, with its imposing 14th-century spire visible for miles across the fens. Economic activity remains firmly based on the fertile silt soils, supporting large-scale horticulture and the annual daffodil harvest.

Area overview

On average Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn is £41,189 per year. There are 6 schools in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn is home to around 6,768 people, with a population density of about 51.8 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn Population

6,768

Population density

51.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.95(-42%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.67(-31%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.02(-33%)

Burglary

4.14(+24%)

Other theft

3.1(-46%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,387

94.38%

Other White

209

3.09%

Other

0.41%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.22%

Total population: 6,767

Economics

No qualifications

1,416

24.72%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,036

18.09%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

957

16.71%

Level 3 (A level)

925

16.15%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

812

14.18%

Total 16+ residents: 5,728

Housing

Owns outright

1,434

49.53%

Owns with a mortgage

788

27.22%

Private landlord or letting agency

258

8.91%

Social rents from council

233

8.05%

Other social rented

3.04%

Total households: 2,895

Property prices in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn

Median price£233,000

Price per sq ft£239

Sales (last 12 months)75

Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £290K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Long Sutton West, Gedney & 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 Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	49	£263,500	£242	£172,000	£230,000	£350,000	£451,500
Semi-Detached	22	£192,500	£237	£116,200	£163,500	£228,750	£244,400
Terraced	2	£135,000	£206	£130,500	£132,500	£137,500	£139,500
Flats	2	£129,000	£104	£128,100	£128,500	£129,500	£129,900

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£201,500	£140,498	£110,000
2017	£198,998	£150,000	£132,500
2018	£221,500	£131,000	£116,250
2019	£221,000	£159,000	£172,000
2020	£220,000	£148,500	£146,500
2021	£259,950	£175,000	£160,000
2022	£261,000	£176,500	£160,000
2023	£267,500	£210,000	£191,250
2024	£275,000	£185,000	£168,500
2025	£280,000	£192,500	£137,500
2026	£248,625	£175,500	£140,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£189	£142	£131
2017	£183	£181	£151
2018	£192	£157	£174
2019	£188	£173	£171
2020	£211	£163	£173
2021	£215	£196	£149
2022	£258	£206	£212
2023	£245	£226	£252
2024	£256	£211	£184
2025	£247	£235	£192
2026	£229	£205	£197

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail