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About

Sutton Bridge ward occupies a low-lying agricultural expanse along the western edge of South Holland, where the River Nene meets The Wash. The landscape is dominated by vast, productive fields, with drainage channels and the river itself defining the flat terrain. The settlement of Sutton Bridge itself is a linear port and market town focused around the A17 road, with its economy historically tied to the river and surrounding farmland.

A prominent feature is the Victorian-era swing bridge over the Nene, a significant piece of local engineering. The area is characterised by its proximity to expansive salt marshes and the vast, open skies of the coastal margin. The Port of Sutton Bridge facilitates the movement of agricultural and bulk goods, underscoring the ward's functional relationship with the land and water.

Area overview

On average Sutton Bridge has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Bridge is £39,883 per year. There are 1 schools in Sutton Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton Bridge is home to around 4,532 people, with a population density of about 93.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Bridge Population
4,532
Population density
93.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.97(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.66(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.03(+48%)
Public order
5.3(-23%)
Other theft
5.08(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,109
90.63%
Other White
301
6.64%
Other Asian
20
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.33%
Irish
14
0.31%
Total population: 4,534

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,042
28.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
16.57%
Level 3 (A level)
578
15.67%
Level 4 qualifications or above
573
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
14.13%
Total 16+ residents: 3,688

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
738
37.46%
Owns with a mortgage
526
26.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
18.12%
Social rents from council
222
11.27%
Other social rented
69
3.5%
Total households: 1,970

Property prices in Sutton Bridge

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£124K – £227K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Sutton Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£277,500£253
Semi-Detached13£180,000£232
Terraced17£145,000£159
Flats7£80,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£88,250£132,500£106,000
2017£182,500£71,525£129,998£107,500
2018£206,000£75,000£143,000£112,000
2019£201,500£70,750£145,000£115,000
2020£195,000£75,000£151,750£119,000
2021£218,750£90,500£148,000£130,000
2022£235,000£95,000£187,475£160,000
2023£312,500£99,000£185,000£122,000
2024£260,000£178,000£120,000
2025£258,750£87,250£179,000£143,500
2026£280,000£70,500£183,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£132£141£108
2017£165£119£157£128
2018£187£144£180£133
2019£178£143£178£138
2020£185£155£164£146
2021£210£150£178£143
2022£249£167£221£171
2023£238£150£241£173
2024£208£226£148
2025£235£154£230£174
2026£286£146£168£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Bridge in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sutton Bridge

Is Sutton Bridge safe?

Sutton Bridge records about 66 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.

What is the average house price in Sutton Bridge?

The median sale price in Sutton Bridge is £175,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sutton Bridge?

Sutton Bridge has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sutton Bridge?

Sutton Bridge scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sutton Bridge sits around rank 10,655 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 Sutton Bridge?

The average household income in Sutton Bridge is around £39,883 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sutton Bridge?

Sutton Bridge is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Brewis (South Holland Independents) and Michael David Booth (South Holland Independents).

All postcodes in Sutton Bridge

PE344HJ

Hospital Road

PE129SW

Kenzie Drive

PE129XT

Bridge Road

PE129RY

Grebe Close

PE129SY

Allenbys Chase

PE129YT

East Bank

PE147JT

King John Bank

PE129QF

Avenue Farm Road

PE129QT

Darwin Close

PE129YA

East Bank

PE129QP

Carnoustie Court

PE129SD

Bridge Road

PE129XE

Tydd Bank

PE129YU

Sluice Road

PE129SE

Sir Peter Scott Road

PE129TN

Chapel Court

PE129TA

Charles Road

PE129YN

East Bank

PE129UG

Church Street

PE129XF

Falklands Road

PE129SQ

Bridge Road

PE147JP

King John Bank

PE129SZ

Royal Close

PE147JU

Chalk Lane

PE129UE

Mill Lane

PE129RJ

St Matthews Drive

PE129AL

Hospital Drove

PE129YD

Sutton Bridge

PE129XP

Two Sisters Close

PE129RH

Wrights Lane

PE129QZ

Pebble Close

PE129UF

Wharf Street

PE129RE

Princes Street

PE129QJ

Guys Head Road

PE129SL

Bridge Road

PE147JJ

East Bank

PE129XD

Railway Lane

PE129QD

New Road

PE129UJ

Custom House Street

PE129UN

Railway Lane

PE129XJ

Goose Green

PE129QH

West Bank

PE129RN

Sutton Bridge

PE129GT

Bridge Road

PE129YR

Hospital Road

PE129YF

Chalk Lane

PE129UA

Bridge Road

PE344HG

Grange Road

PE344HQ

Grange Road

PE129SF

Bridge Road

PE344HL

Anchor Road

PE129QG

Rookery Road

PE129UD

Church Gate

PE147JS

King John Bank

PE129UT

Sutton Bridge

PE129RA

New Road

PE129ST

Granville Terrace

PE129XA

Railway Lane

PE129QU

Harriet Close

PE129UX

Peters Point Road

PE129QE

New Road

PE129XS

East Bank

PE129RG

Nightingale Way

PE344HH

Cockle Hole

PE129SR

Crosbys Row

PE129XN

Mount Tumbledown Close

PE129TE

The Birches

PE147JH

Walpole Marsh

PE129YS

East Bank

PE129SU

Withington Street

PE129PY

Tycho Close

PE129QB

Petts Lane

PE129RF

Princes Street

PE129UQ

Flint Gate

PE129RD

Queen Street

PE129SB

Peacock Court

PE129QX

Longdon Close

PE129RQ

New Road

PE129TB

Anne Road

PE129TW

Garners Wharf

PE129EJ

Bridge Road

PE129SH

Bridge Road

PE129EN

Hospital Drove

PE129UL

Lime Street

PE129QR

West Bank Road

PE129RB

King Street

PE129UU

Peters Point Road

PE129TF

Centenary Way

PE129UY

Railway Lane

PE129UB

Sedlec Mews

PE129YB

East Bank

PE129TD

Millennium Way

PE129UH

High Street

PE129YP

Garners Lane

PE129GY

Wharf Street

PE129QN

Golf Court

PE129LP

Railway Lane North

PE129RW

Kestrel Close

PE129QQ

Guys Head Road

PE129TY

Nene Meadows

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.