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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

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 1,680 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 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	933	£297,000	£185,000	£245,000	£366,500	£511,000
Flats	34	£110,500	£70,425	£95,000	£122,375	£140,125
Semi-Detached	506	£210,000	£140,567	£180,000	£237,313	£300,000
Terraced	207	£180,000	£104,650	£151,750	£210,000	£250,200

10 years median price trend in North Kesteven

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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