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North Kesteven

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North Kesteven is a district in central Lincolnshire, East Midlands, centred on the market town of Sleaford and the town of North Hykeham. The district covers a wide swathe of farmland, small villages and linear settlements linked by a network of country lanes. The River Slea runs through Sleaford and traces of the Sleaford Navigation can still be found along its course. Rural parishes such as Ruskington, Metheringham and Billinghay sit alongside former estate landscapes and ancient parish churches, reflecting a long pattern of settlement and land use.

Agriculture shapes much of the local economy, with arable cropping and mixed farms across the clay and limestone soils. The area is also marked by 20th-century military history: RAF College Cranwell, on the village of Cranwell, has trained RAF officers since 1919. Road links such as the A17 and local rail services connect towns within the district while community and conservation projects maintain hedgerows, village greens and small nature reserves that support local wildlife and access to the countryside.

Area overview

On average North Kesteven has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 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 per household in North Kesteven is £53,434 per year. There are 61 schools in North Kesteven: 47 primary (5 Outstanding and 35 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good). North Kesteven is home to around 118,074 people, with a population density of about 128.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Kesteven Population

118,074

Population density

128 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.9(-42%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.67(-23%)

Shoplifting

3.75(-58%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.73(-50%)

Other theft

2.98(-49%)

East Midlands average

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

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

29,278

29.87%

Level 3 (A level)

19,662

20.06%

No qualifications

15,887

16.21%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

14,570

14.87%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

9,741

9.94%

Total 16+ residents: 98,015

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 1,668 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in North Kesteven area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £1,250,000.

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 North Kesteven over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	918	£297,000	£185,850	£247,500	£365,000	£510,000
Flats	33	£110,000	£70,200	£95,000	£123,000	£147,000
Semi-Detached	510	£210,000	£143,450	£181,000	£239,995	£301,825
Terraced	207	£180,000	£104,650	£150,000	£210,000	£245,100

10 years median price trend in North Kesteven

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in North Kesteven

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