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Sleaford West

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About

Sleaford West is a residential area on the western edge of the market town. It primarily consists of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, offering a mix of property types. The area is bordered by the River Slea to the east and farmland to the west, providing a clear transition from town to countryside. Local amenities include several schools and convenience stores serving the community's daily needs.

The area is characterised by quiet, winding streets and cul-de-sacs. A notable local feature is the presence of the Sleaford Navigation, a historic canal that runs nearby, with some walking paths along its course. The district is practical and self-contained, with good road links to the town centre and the A17 for wider travel. Green spaces are found in smaller parks and the recreational grounds of the local schools.

Area overview

On average Sleaford West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sleaford West is £60,907 per year. There are 2 schools in Sleaford West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sleaford West is home to around 9,974 people, with a population density of about 1,058.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sleaford West Population
9,974
Population density
1,058.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.85(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-22%)
Other theft
2.21(-62%)
Shoplifting
2.11(-76%)
Public order
1.9(-73%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,167
91.91%
Other White
389
3.9%
Irish
55
0.55%
Indian
51
0.51%
Other
47
0.47%
Total population: 9,974

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,408
29.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,747
21.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,322
16.46%
No qualifications
1,153
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
769
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 8,032

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,557
37.8%
Owns outright
1,479
35.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
578
14.03%
Other social rented
174
4.22%
Other forms of private rent
135
3.28%
Total households: 4,119

Property prices in Sleaford West

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £237,000 in Sleaford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £522,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sleaford West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£289,000
Flats3£124,000
Semi-Detached49£200,000
Terraced21£164,000

10 years median price trend in Sleaford West

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

All postcodes in Sleaford West

NG348NS

Holdingham

NG348AZ

All Saints Grove

NG348NU

Stone Way

NG348WY

Wessex Close

NG347UA

Falcon Way

NG347UQ

Cygnet Close

NG348AN

North Parade

NG348BT

Trevitt Close

NG347TZ

Robin Close

NG347WU

Somerton Close

NG347XN

Discovery Close

NG348FS

Hampden Way

NG348UW

Hilda Close

NG347QT

West Gate

NG347UN

Brecon Way

NG347WJ

Hood Close

NG348UD

Durham Avenue

NG348AH

North Parade

NG348AT

St Annes Close

NG348AX

St Botolphs Road

NG348WD

Hauser Close

NG348GF

Kinross Road

NG348UY

Athelstan Close

NG347BD

Lafford Court

NG348FY

Arran Close

NG347NY

Grantham Road

NG348ZX

Sleaford Holdingham

NG348PW

Grantham Road

NG348WU

Hengist Close

NG348XP

London Road

NG347NU

Grantham Road

NG347PL

Copeland Court

NG347WT

Welbourn Close

NG348UL

Church Close

NG347AS

The Drove

NG348GT

Montrose Grove

NG348XN

Thornton Close

NG348BP

Covel Road

NG348WF

Bernicia Drive

NG348WX

Anglia Close

NG348YF

Hunters Court

NG347BP

Bristol Way

NG347RN

Spire View

NG348AL

North Parade

NG348AS

St Denys Avenue

NG348UA

York Road

NG348WG

Winchester Way

NG347TY

Rookery Avenue

NG348UP

Oswin Close

NG347US

Finch Drive

NG347XF

Sheldrake Road

NG347NX

Grantham Road

NG348JQ

The Drove

NG348PR

The Crescent

NG348WE

Bede Close

NG347LX

Wesley Close

NG348GB

Kinross Road

NG348HQ

Orchard Place

NG348YD

Stratten Park

NG347JU

Ark Royal Court

NG347QN

Castle Causeway

NG347QY

Charles Street

NG348QA

Willoughby Road

NG348TW

Peterborough Way

NG347SL

Amethyst Close

NG348AW

North Parade

NG348ER

Palmer Court

NG347NS

Grantham Road

NG347TN

Quantock Court

NG347XP

Cardinal Close

NG347XW

Endeavour Court

NG347RD

Richmond Close

NG347UT

Dove Close

NG348AJ

North Parade

NG348GP

Murrayfield Avenue

NG348PN

Willoughby Road

NG348WS

Cuthbert Close

NG347LU

Clinton Drive

NG347TE

Tower View

NG347PF

Ancaster Drive

NG347UU

Swallow Close

NG347WG

Millers Close

NG348AQ

Linwood Close

NG348WT

Edwin Close

NG348FT

Drove Lane

NG348RE

The Hedgerows

NG347QU

Westgate

NG348AF

Northwood Drive

NG348GX

Selemba Way

NG348RS

Town Road

NG348WJ

Winchester Way

NG347PR

Charlotte Street

NG347QS

Elmore Close

Data Sources

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