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About

South Holland is a local government district in Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands, with Spalding as its administrative centre. The district covers low-lying Fenland and is criss-crossed by drainage channels and rivers, notably the Welland and the Nene. Agriculture dominates the landscape: bulb and vegetable growing, glasshouses and cereal fields shape much of the economy and settlement pattern. The imprint of 17th‑century land drainage can still be read in straight ditches, embanked waterways and pumping stations that manage the reclaimed land.

Town centres and villages reflect the area’s river and monastic history. In Spalding, Ayscoughfee Hall and the collections of the Spalding Gentlemen’s Society sit close to the market area. Crowland contains the medieval triangular Trinity Bridge spanning the Welland. Sutton Bridge provides river access and small port activity. River margins, reedbeds and managed wetlands around the drains support local birdlife and link the agricultural landscape with seasonal floodplain habitat.

Area overview

On average South Holland has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Holland is £43,757 per year. There are 42 schools in South Holland: 36 primary (1 Outstanding and 23 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good). South Holland is home to around 95,122 people, with a population density of about 126.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Holland Population
95,122
Population density
126.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.3(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
18(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-9%)
Other theft
4.83(-15%)
Public order
4.68(-32%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
19,399
24.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
15,866
20.08%
Level 3 (A level)
12,675
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12,424
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9,844
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 78,997

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)1,239
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £300K

Based on 1,239 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £228 per square foot) in South Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Holland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached715£280,900£239
Semi-Detached338£184,975£223
Terraced159£155,000£199
Flats27£87,250£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Holland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Holland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£90,695£142,000£132,500
2017£213,000£88,750£150,750£137,000
2018£220,126£97,500£160,000£139,250
2019£226,000£95,000£161,000£140,000
2020£235,000£93,000£166,667£147,000
2021£265,000£96,500£178,000£157,950
2022£295,000£97,500£192,500£170,000
2023£292,000£91,000£197,000£170,500
2024£285,000£88,000£195,000£162,000
2025£285,000£87,250£190,000£159,750
2026£285,000£88,750£180,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Holland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Holland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£159£158£162
2017£180£165£172£163
2018£190£166£183£174
2019£192£163£183£166
2020£196£160£190£176
2021£213£157£201£181
2022£243£161£231£210
2023£248£148£232£209
2024£242£157£220£195
2025£240£154£221£199
2026£228£146£226£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Holland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Holland in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Holland

Is South Holland safe?

South Holland records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in South Holland?

Among the 18 wards of South Holland, Holbeach Hurn has the lowest crime rate, with about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the South Holland average is 59 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in South Holland?

The median sale price in South Holland is £230,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 1,239 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Holland?

South Holland has 36 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 23 Good) and 6 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Holland?

South Holland scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Holland sits around rank 16,723 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 South Holland?

The average household income in South Holland is around £43,757 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for South Holland?

South Holland is represented in Parliament by South Holland and The Deepings: John Hayes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.