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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 moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£263,500	£157,600	£230,000	£320,000	£464,000
Terraced	2	£137,500	£130,750	£133,750	£141,250	£144,250
Semi-Detached	18	£192,500	£155,985	£167,750	£219,250	£232,250
Flats	2	£129,000	£128,100	£128,500	£129,500	£129,900

10 years median price trend in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn

Data Sources

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

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

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn

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