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South Holland

England / East Midlands / South Holland

About

South Holland is a district in Lincolnshire, part of the East Midlands. It covers an area of around 742 square kilometres, with a mix of farmland, rivers, and small towns. The district is known for its agricultural output, particularly potatoes, flowers, and vegetables, due to its fertile soil. The River Welland runs through the area, shaping its landscape and economy.

The main towns in South Holland include Spalding, Holbeach, and Crowland. Spalding serves as the administrative centre and is home to the annual Flower Parade, reflecting the area’s horticultural heritage. The district has a network of drainage channels and dykes, a legacy of its low-lying geography. Transport links include the A16 and A17 roads, connecting it to nearby cities like Peterborough and Boston.

Area overview

On average South Holland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Holland is £39,700 per year. There are 46 schools in South Holland: 36 primary (1 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Holland Population
95,122
Population density
126.8 per km²

Demographics

British
80,244
84.36%
Other White
10,764
11.32%
Other
531
0.56%
Indian
467
0.49%
Other Asian
372
0.39%
Total population: 95,122

Housing

Owns outright
16,604
40.79%
Owns with a mortgage
11,717
28.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,055
14.88%
Social rents from council
3,693
9.07%
Other social rented
1,243
3.05%
Total households: 40,703

Property prices in South Holland

Based on 1,270 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in South Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached758£285,000
Flats32£85,000
Semi-Detached336£195,000
Terraced144£162,000

10 years price trend in South Holland

All wards in South Holland

Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas

Donington, Quadring and Gosberton

Fleet

Gedney

Holbeach Hurn

Holbeach Town

Long Sutton

Moulton, Weston and Cowbit

Pinchbeck and Surfleet

Spalding Castle

Spalding Monks House

Spalding St John's

Spalding St Mary's

Spalding St Paul's

Spalding Wygate

Sutton Bridge

The Saints

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.