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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 moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 in Sutton Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Bridge 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 Sutton Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£277,500
Flats6£86,125
Semi-Detached11£180,000
Terraced16£140,250

10 years median price trend in Sutton Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Bridge.

All postcodes in Sutton Bridge

PE129SP

Gas House Lane

PE129TU

The Quay

PE129YW

Nenelands

PE129SX

Chestnut Terrace

PE129QY

Kent Close

PE129PZ

Kinderley Close

PE129XZ

East Bank

PE129QA

New Road

PE129TZ

Nene Meadows

PE129XQ

Stanley Drive

PE129SG

Bridge Road

PE129SS

Youngs Row

PE129UZ

Railway Lane

PE129SA

Bridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.