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North Kesteven

England / East Midlands / North Kesteven

About

North Kesteven is a district in Lincolnshire, part of the East Midlands. It covers a mix of rural and urban areas, with Sleaford as its administrative centre. The district includes market towns like North Hykeham and Lincoln’s southern suburbs, blending countryside with residential and commercial development. Agriculture plays a significant role, with large areas of farmland supporting local economies.

The district features historical landmarks such as Doddington Hall and the medieval village of Heckington. Transport links include the A15 and A17 roads, connecting it to Lincoln and other regional hubs. North Kesteven has a range of schools, leisure facilities, and green spaces, offering a balance of services for residents. The River Witham and surrounding waterways add to the area’s natural appeal.

Area overview

On average North Kesteven has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Kesteven is £42,981 per year. There are 61 schools in North Kesteven: 47 primary (5 Outstanding and 35 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Kesteven Population
118,074
Population density
128 per km²

Demographics

British
111,304
94.27%
Other White
2,830
2.4%
Irish
510
0.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
450
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
373
0.32%
Total population: 118,072

Housing

Owns outright
20,386
39.98%
Owns with a mortgage
16,724
32.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,299
12.35%
Social rents from council
3,685
7.23%
Other forms of private rent
1,865
3.66%
Total households: 50,989

Property prices in North Kesteven

Based on 1,639 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in North Kesteven area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached906£290,000
Flats33£110,000
Semi-Detached487£207,500
Terraced213£185,000

10 years price trend in North Kesteven

All wards in North Kesteven

Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

Bassingham Rural

Billinghay Rural

Bracebridge Heath

Branston

Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford

Heckington Rural

Heighington & Washingborough

Helpringham & Osbournby

Hykeham Central

Hykeham Fosse

Hykeham Memorial

Kirkby la Thorpe & South Kyme

Metheringham Rural

Navenby & Brant Broughton

Ruskington

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

Sleaford Castle

Sleaford Holdingham

Sleaford Navigation

Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham

Sleaford Westholme

Waddington Rural

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.