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Sleaford East

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About

Sleaford East is a residential area situated on the eastern side of the market town. It primarily consists of housing developments, local schools, and community amenities serving the local population. The area is bordered by the River Slea to the west and includes the Sleaford Navigation, a historic canal that once connected the town to the River Witham. This waterway network has historically shaped the area's layout and development.

The landscape is largely flat, typical of the surrounding Lincolnshire fens, with open fields and agricultural land on its eastern edges. Residential streets are complemented by local shops, parks, and sports facilities like the Eslaforde Park leisure complex. The presence of the Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant, a straw-fired power station, is a notable local feature on the industrial fringe, contrasting with the quieter suburban streets.

Area overview

On average Sleaford East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sleaford East is £43,972 per year. There are 7 schools in Sleaford East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Sleaford East is home to around 9,835 people, with a population density of about 1,097.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sleaford East Population
9,835
Population density
1,097.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.31(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.52(+92%)
Shoplifting
22.47(+153%)
Public order
10.98(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.35(+25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,935
90.82%
Other White
479
4.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
58
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
0.56%
Irish
49
0.5%
Total population: 9,838

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,810
22.7%
No qualifications
1,654
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,527
19.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,273
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
997
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 7,973

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,331
29.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,235
27.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
898
19.78%
Social rents from council
596
13.13%
Other social rented
294
6.48%
Total households: 4,540

Property prices in Sleaford East

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Sleaford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sleaford East in the 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 Sleaford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£268,750
Flats7£78,500
Semi-Detached49£199,950
Terraced46£155,000

10 years median price trend in Sleaford East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sleaford East.

All postcodes in Sleaford East

NG347SD

Market Place

NG347TX

Thomas Street

NG347AA

Station Road

NG347ER

Boston Road

NG347LF

London Road

NG347UG

Larch Way

NG347ZP

Daisyfield Way

NG344SX

Sleaford Navigation

NG346AL

Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham

NG346BN

Thewlis Avenue

NG347BN

Northgate

NG347GW

Alder Road

NG347ZD

Sleaford Navigation

NG348ZD

Woodland Way

NG347EU

Hills Court

NG346BL

Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham

NG347GT

Lavender Close

NG347NE

Grantham Road

NG347RF

Riverside Close

NG348BL

Sycamore Drive

NG347GA

The Innings

NG347RW

Handley Court Mews

NG347JQ

Park Avenue

NG347AN

Robertson Drive

NG347EX

Barley Way

NG347WW

Wheat Grove

NG348TX

Summerfield Drive

NG346AS

Wallis Street

NG347AQ

Northgate

NG347GS

Orchard Close

NG347JN

Stephens Way

NG347NN

King Edward Street

NG347RZ

Southgate

NG348UF

Ripon Drive

NG348ZF

Bluebell Road

NG347BB

Northgate

NG347DJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG344TJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG346AF

Thornham Way

NG344TB

Sleaford Navigation

NG347GQ

Grace Close

NG347JD

St Giles Avenue

NG347LJ

Ickworth Road

NG347ZW

Poppyfield Lane

NG348YR

Jacobson Close

NG347EP

Maize Court

NG347GZ

Hawthorn Drive

NG348UQ

Greenfield Road

NG344EJ

Station Road

NG347BA

Meadowfield

NG347EG

Hadley Road

NG347PB

Rhodes Avenue

NG347QQ

West Banks

NG347SP

Rowan Close

NG348SR

Bonemill Lane

NG344TQ

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347ED

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HY

Park Crescent

NG347JG

Park Avenue

NG347QB

West Banks

NG347RS

Jermyn Street

NG347TJ

Redwood Avenue

NG347WR

Lollipop Lane

NG348YY

Valley Gate

NG347AP

The Drove

NG347FD

Keepers Way

NG347FH

Mulberry Close

NG347HF

Jonathan Gardens

NG347ND

Grantham Road

NG347NT

Briar Close

NG346BJ

Marion Avenue

NG347AZ

Meadowfield

NG347BJ

Northgate

NG347QH

King John Street

NG347QZ

Westgate

NG347TQ

Handley Street

NG344SF

Sleaford Navigation

NG347BY

The Reservation

NG347BZ

Northgate

NG347JP

Mareham Lane

NG347JZ

Mareham Lane

NG347XZ

Alexandra Square

NG344SQ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347LE

London Road

NG347TL

East Banks

NG348TU

Summerfield Court

NG344TP

Sleaford Navigation

NG347AJ

Newton Way

NG347GU

The Blackthorns

NG347LD

Holly Close

NG347NW

Grantham Road

NG347SH

Market Place

NG346AZ

Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham

NG346BS

Sleaford Quarrington & Mareham

NG347HQ

East Banks

NG347JS

Bass Cottages

NG347RU

Jermyn Street

NG348WL

Taunton Close

NG347HR

Old Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.