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About

Long Sutton ward lies in the northernmost part of the South Holland district, characterised by expansive, flat fenland landscapes dominated by large-scale agricultural fields. The area's economy is firmly rooted in bulb and flower production, alongside traditional vegetable farming, with numerous growers and packing facilities located here. The settlement pattern centres on the historic market town of Long Sutton itself, which provides essential local services and commerce for the surrounding rural communities.

A notable local landmark is the medieval St. Mary's Church, featuring one of England's oldest lead-covered timber spires. The ward's geography is defined by a network of drainage channels and flood defences, essential for managing the low-lying land. Weekly markets and local shops along the High Street reflect the area's ongoing role as a service centre for the wider farming population across this part of the Lincolnshire Fens.

Area overview

On average Long Sutton has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Long Sutton is £40,165 per year. There are 4 schools in Long Sutton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Long Sutton is home to around 7,617 people, with a population density of about 158.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Long Sutton Population
7,617
Population density
158.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.13(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.91(-21%)
Public order
4.59(-34%)
Burglary
4.2(+26%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,223
94.8%
Other White
209
2.74%
Indian
25
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.33%
Irish
23
0.3%
Total population: 7,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,750
27.06%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,139
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,091
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,022
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
806
12.47%
Total 16+ residents: 6,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,674
48.38%
Owns with a mortgage
816
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
404
11.68%
Social rents from council
293
8.47%
Other social rented
160
4.62%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Long Sutton

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £290K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Long Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £595,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£260,000£245
Semi-Detached14£195,000£235
Terraced11£140,000£195
Flats2£117,500£103

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Long Sutton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Sutton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£129,500£102,000
2017£205,000£145,000£120,000
2018£210,000£148,000£124,998
2019£225,000£155,000£140,000
2020£222,500£177,500£115,500
2021£247,750£182,500£144,000
2022£270,000£180,000£156,000
2023£259,500£184,500£159,500
2024£269,000£187,500£140,000
2025£260,000£185,000£136,750
2026£245,000£231,500£191,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Long Sutton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Long Sutton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£125£132
2017£188£175£152
2018£208£177£152
2019£198£166£158
2020£217£190£154
2021£223£189£174
2022£266£206£203
2023£256£218£200
2024£264£211£176
2025£251£232£197
2026£240£213£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Long Sutton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Long Sutton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Long Sutton

Is Long Sutton safe?

Long Sutton records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Long Sutton?

The median sale price in Long Sutton is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Long Sutton?

Long Sutton has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Long Sutton?

Long Sutton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Long Sutton sits around rank 13,730 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 Long Sutton?

The average household income in Long Sutton is around £40,165 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Long Sutton?

Long Sutton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Andrew Charles Tennant (Independent), David John Wilkinson (Independent) and Jack Tyrrell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Long Sutton

PE129FG

Lowery Close

PE129JF

Market Place

PE129EB

The Chantry

PE129AG

Wisbech Road

PE129LB

Roman Bank

PE129NH

Church Lane

PE129HP

Lowgate

PE120EU

Jarvis Gate

PE129ES

Spencer Close

PE129BN

West Street

PE135SB

Mill Lane

PE129GZ

Anfield Road

PE129NU

Ropers Gate

PE135RE

Station Road

PE135QT

Crossgate

PE129NA

North Drove

PE135RB

Long Road

PE129FA

The Sidings

PE129LY

Woodlands

PE120ET

Jarvis Gate

PE129ET

York Ride

PE129EZ

St Thomas Court

PE129JA

Market Place

PE129HF

Gedney Road

PE129DZ

Jubilee Close

PE129YH

Spire View Grove

PE135QQ

Main Road

PE129DN

Daniels Gate

PE129HA

Bull Lane

PE120HZ

White Cross

PE129PT

Richard Busby Way

PE129JN

Gedney Road

PE129JJ

Market Place

PE129GN

London Road

PE129PP

Church Gardens

PE135QL

Rectory Road

PE129DW

Queensway

PE129JW

Gedney Road

PE129AQ

Wisbech Road

PE129BY

Garnsgate Road

PE129DT

Daniels Gate

PE129DE

Thompson Close

PE135QU

Woad Mill Bank

PE129NT

South Drove

PE135QN

Worlds End Road

PE129EW

Woad Lane

PE129AN

Shaws Lane

PE129HW

School Lane

PE135QX

Green Dyke

PE129ER

Highgrove

PE135RN

Ibstock Close

PE129DY

Windsor Gardens

PE129LA

Roman Bank

PE129LS

Back Lane

PE129FB

Platform Drive

PE129GG

Cowpers Gate

PE129GF

Midsummer Gardens

PE129HH

Churchill Court

PE129ED

London Road

PE129LD

Woad Lane

PE129NR

Guys Head Road

PE129LJ

Lutton Bank

PE129BE

Winter's Lane

PE129BB

Moorswood Gate

PE129DH

Park Lane

PE129JR

Villa Close

PE129EF

Bridge Road

PE129EQ

Bridge Road

PE129BL

Summer Lane

PE129NP

Marsh Road

PE129EU

Saddlers Way

PE135RH

Marley Close

PE120ER

Jarvis Gate

PE129FF

Unity Gardens

PE129BF

Taverners Mews

PE129AA

Seagate Terrace

PE135SA

Church Way

PE135RS

Long Sutton

PE129AP

Spendlas Lane

PE129BP

Station Road

PE120JB

Elder's Gate

PE135QR

Willows Close

PE129FL

Bramble Close

PE120HY

White Cross

PE129LN

The Rookery

PE129AJ

Hundred Lane

PE129BA

St James Road

PE129RP

Whimbrel Way

PE120JA

Parsonage Lane

PE129EY

Bingham Court

PE129BS

Station Road

PE129GU

Nursery Close

PE129HU

Spring Gardens

PE129HR

St Nicholas Way

PE129FY

Maytree Drive

PE129DD

Market Street

PE129DA

The Cherries

PE129LH

Monmouth Lane

PE129HG

Lime Walk

PE129RR

Dunlin Drive

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.