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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 87 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
87
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
50.23(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.15(+96%)
Shoplifting
22.17(+155%)
Public order
10.78(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+3%)
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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 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
Semi-Detached48£199,000
Detached60£247,250
Flats8£88,250
Terraced40£149,000

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

NG347UG

Larch Way

NG344SD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347RP

Nags Head Passage

NG347PW

Liverpool Cottages

NG347TX

Thomas Street

NG348TU

Summerfield Court

NG347FT

Mareham Lane

NG347HY

Park Crescent

NG347TJ

Redwood Avenue

NG348FX

Commercial Way

NG347SD

Market Place

NG347GX

Chestnut Close

NG347ER

Boston Road

NG347LQ

London Road

NG344SS

Sleaford Navigation

NG347AA

Station Road

NG347HH

Boston Road

NG347NA

Bonner Close

NG348SP

East Road

NG344FZ

Sleaford Castle

NG347LJ

Ickworth Road

NG347DL

Eastgate

NG347XJ

Pear Tree Close

NG347PX

West Banks

NG348SW

Holdingham Lane

NG347RL

Southgate

NG347EL

West Gate

NG347GT

Lavender Close

NG346AG

Nassington Way

NG346BL

Macfarlane Way

NG347JD

St Giles Avenue

NG347FS

Mareham Lane

NG347TA

Southgate

NG347FL

Walnutgarth

NG347JG

Park Avenue

NG347DQ

Cross Keys Yard

NG347JN

Stephens Way

NG347BT

Rye Close

NG348YH

Peake Close

NG347HQ

East Banks

NG348BE

Jubilee Grove

NG347SJ

Station Road

NG347YW

Kesteven Street

NG347JW

Rosewood Drive

NG347NB

Grantham Road

NG347JR

Marigold Walk

NG347JL

Christopher Crescent

NG347PU

Westgate

NG347BL

Northgate

NG347XZ

Alexandra Square

NG347EA

Ashfield Road

NG347LA

Mareham Lane

NG347TB

Water Gate

NG346BJ

Marion Avenue

NG347HJ

St Giles Avenue

NG348GG

Lions Way

NG347EQ

East Road

NG347HF

Jonathan Gardens

NG340XD

Station Road

NG347WQ

Oat Drive

NG348ZQ

Oxlip Way

NG346AR

Waddington Road

NG348YL

Kirk Way

NG344FG

Station Road

NG347PG

Watergate

NG348GZ

Station Road

NG347PS

Leicester Street

NG347QZ

Westgate

NG347RG

Station Road

NG344SA

Sleaford Navigation

NG347SU

Southgate

NG348BQ

Cherry Close

NG347NE

Grantham Road

NG346AJ

Coningsby Avenue

NG347JQ

Park Avenue

NG347NW

Grantham Road

NG347JS

Bass Cottages

NG347TG

Sleaford Navigation

NG347DN

The Pines

NG348ZF

Bluebell Road

NG347GL

Sleaford Castle

NG347FH

Mulberry Close

NG347GU

The Blackthorns

NG347EU

Hills Court

NG347JY

Mareham Lane

NG344SJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347FD

Keepers Way

NG347HB

Sharpes Court

NG347SY

Southgate

NG347FR

Mareham Lane

NG347RW

Handley Court Mews

NG348BL

Sycamore Drive

NG347JJ

Park Avenue

NG348UQ

Greenfield Road

NG347QH

King John Street

NG347ET

Boston Road

NG347QE

Castle Street

NG347AJ

Newton Way

NG347AY

Newfield Road

NG347BA

Meadowfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.