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Sleaford Navigation

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About

The Sleaford Navigation ward encompasses the town of Sleaford itself, situated along the River Slea. The area is defined by its historical role as a market and administrative centre for the surrounding agricultural district. The urban landscape includes a mix of residential streets, commercial areas, and public buildings, with the river and its associated waterways forming a key geographical feature. Industrial heritage is present from its past as an inland port.

The ward contains the terminus of the Sleaford Navigation, an eleven-mile canal system linking the town to the River Witham. This watercourse, now largely used for leisure, runs through the town centre near the historic Carre's Hospital almshouses. The area's layout and some architecture reflect its development connected to waterborne trade, with former wharves and warehouses integrated into the modern town.

Area overview

On average Sleaford Navigation has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sleaford Navigation is £43,972 per year. There are 3 schools in Sleaford Navigation: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sleaford Navigation

Median price£187,500
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £224K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 (about £216 per square foot) in Sleaford Navigation area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £362,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sleaford Navigation over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£225,000£259
Semi-Detached13£190,000£244
Terraced11£135,000£180
Flats3£111,000£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sleaford Navigation

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sleaford Navigation.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,500£132,000£125,000
2017£189,000£80,500£145,000£120,000
2018£238,000£89,750£146,250£130,000
2019£180,000£87,250£153,000£135,000
2020£195,000£84,950£137,500£140,000
2021£200,000£85,000£161,875£140,500
2022£203,000£97,500£169,750£164,000
2023£220,000£109,250£173,750£140,000
2024£215,000£106,000£168,500£145,000
2025£230,000£102,250£190,000£149,975
2026£235,000£125,000£173,750£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sleaford Navigation.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sleaford Navigation.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£159£162
2017£192£132£180£157
2018£190£139£195£155
2019£172£140£180£166
2020£205£162£174£179
2021£238£178£164£150
2022£240£149£213£175
2023£246£156£199£169
2024£257£196£190£153
2025£251£155£250£179
2026£217£168£199£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sleaford Navigation.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sleaford Navigation in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sleaford Navigation

What is the average house price in Sleaford Navigation?

The median sale price in Sleaford Navigation is £187,500 (about £216 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sleaford Navigation?

Sleaford Navigation has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sleaford Navigation?

Sleaford Navigation scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sleaford Navigation sits around rank 13,057 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Sleaford Navigation?

The average household income in Sleaford Navigation is around £43,972 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sleaford Navigation?

Sleaford Navigation is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Suiter (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First).

All postcodes in Sleaford Navigation

NG347JR

Marigold Walk

NG347EW

Woodbridge Road

NG347DA

Northgate

NG347HL

Hussey Close

NG347DR

Duke Street

NG347DP

Eastgate

NG347AQ

Northgate

NG347DQ

Cross Keys Yard

NG347DY

Kingston Terrace

NG344TH

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HY

Park Crescent

NG347TG

Sleaford Navigation

NG347TQ

Handley Street

NG347EQ

East Road

NG344TL

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EH

East Road

NG347DD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HN

St Giles Avenue

NG344SH

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EJ

East Gate

NG344ST

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SL

Sleaford Navigation

NG344TE

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EX

Barley Way

NG347HF

Jonathan Gardens

NG347JN

Stephens Way

NG344SF

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SE

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EA

Ashfield Road

NG347HB

Sharpes Court

NG347SD

Market Place

NG347JL

Christopher Crescent

NG348SR

Bonemill Lane

NG344TJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347BJ

Northgate

NG347SU

Southgate

NG347AJ

Newton Way

NG344TB

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HG

New Street

NG344SG

Sleaford Navigation

NG347AD

Millfield Terrace

NG347DT

Kesteven Street

NG347HE

Mark Avenue

NG347EY

Albion Terrace

NG344TF

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EB

Kesteven Street

NG347WW

Wheat Grove

NG347SN

Tamer Road

NG344SN

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HT

Caroline Close

NG344SJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EZ

Boston Road

NG344SQ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347HW

Cromwell Crescent

NG347HU

Boston Road

NG347ES

Hamilton Place

NG347BZ

Northgate

NG347GR

The Paddock

NG344TP

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SR

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EP

Maize Court

NG347SG

Tamer Road

NG347DJ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347JD

St Giles Avenue

NG347JE

Boston Road

NG344TG

Sleaford Navigation

NG347ZX

Eastgate

NG347SR

Market Place

NG347TT

Berkeley Court

NG347DW

Eastgate

NG347ZD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347DH

Cross Keys Yard

NG347DL

Eastgate

NG347HJ

St Giles Avenue

NG347YW

Kesteven Street

NG347DU

Eastgate

NG347SF

Market Street

NG347DS

Vicarage Court

NG344SP

Sleaford Navigation

NG344TQ

Sleaford Navigation

NG347EG

Hadley Road

NG344SW

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SX

Sleaford Navigation

NG347TR

Carre Street

NG344SY

Sleaford Navigation

NG347JG

Park Avenue

NG347SQ

Sleaford Navigation

NG344SD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347TA

Southgate

NG347WQ

Oat Drive

NG347JF

Russell Crescent

NG347TW

Carre Street

NG347HD

Boston Road

NG347EN

Sleaford Navigation

NG344TD

Sleaford Navigation

NG347ST

Sleaford Navigation

NG347BT

Rye Close

NG347HQ

East Banks

NG347EE

Eastgate

NG347DZ

Ashfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.