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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.

All postcodes in Long Sutton

PE129JL

Gedney Road

PE129LX

Congreves Close

PE129DG

John Swaines Way

PE129DL

Back Lane

PE129HS

Barholm Avenue

PE129LF

Little London

PE129YL

Long Sutton

PE135RD

Station Road

PE129EH

Bridge Road

PE129DX

Delamore Way

PE129RU

Royal Standard Close

PE129AR

Tydd Low Road

PE129LE

Little London

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.