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Spalding Wygate

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About

Spalding Wygate ward is a primarily residential area on the western side of the town centre, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. The layout is defined by several long, straight roads like Wygate Park and Pennygate, which branch into quieter cul-de-sacs. The ward includes local amenities such as primary schools, a medical centre, and small retail parades serving the immediate community.

The western boundary is marked by the River Welland and the Coronation Channel, a significant flood relief waterway. This proximity to water and open drainage channels shapes the local landscape. Residential streets here are generally quiet, with a focus on family homes and access to green spaces like local playing fields and riverside paths.

Area overview

On average Spalding Wygate has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spalding Wygate is £41,805 per year. There are 2 schools in Spalding Wygate: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Spalding Wygate is home to around 6,585 people, with a population density of about 3,841 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spalding Wygate Population
6,585
Population density
3,841 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.95(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.52(+81%)
Shoplifting
22.93(+164%)
Public order
10.93(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.17(+37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,503
68.43%
Other White
1,640
24.92%
Indian
58
0.88%
Other Asian
56
0.85%
Other
52
0.79%
Total population: 6,580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,227
23.44%
No qualifications
1,138
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
841
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
807
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,076
40.76%
Owns outright
861
32.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
15.76%
Other social rented
102
3.86%
Social rents from council
85
3.22%
Total households: 2,640

Property prices in Spalding Wygate

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £284K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Spalding Wygate area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,909 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spalding Wygate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£285,000£228
Semi-Detached30£197,500£232
Terraced24£171,000£233
Flats1£97,500£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spalding Wygate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spalding Wygate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£142,995£155,000
2017£209,950£157,250£147,995
2018£219,995£178,498£159,995
2019£219,995£188,495£159,900
2020£227,500£193,995£162,995
2021£267,500£195,000£172,500
2022£293,000£210,000£184,000
2023£270,000£200,000£165,000
2024£280,000£184,000£164,500
2025£275,000£200,000£172,000
2026£292,500£170,250£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spalding Wygate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spalding Wygate.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£169£179
2017£181£192£205
2018£181£192£196
2019£192£206£197
2020£193£199£191
2021£210£197£203
2022£237£228£234
2023£239£244£219
2024£232£239£218
2025£229£221£221
2026£226£244£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spalding Wygate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spalding Wygate in the last year.

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.