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Sutton Bridge

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 61 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

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Bridge Population

4,532

Population density

93.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

34.42(+1%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.74(+26%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.83(+18%)

Other theft

4.63(-20%)

Public order

4.19(-40%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,109

90.63%

Other White

301

6.64%

Other Asian

0.44%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.33%

Irish

0.31%

Total population: 4,534

Economics

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

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

3.5%

Total households: 1,970

Property prices in Sutton Bridge

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Sutton Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £636,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£285,000	£167,000	£241,500	£315,500	£453,300
Flats	7	£87,250	£77,900	£82,500	£90,500	£101,400
Semi-Detached	11	£185,000	£90,021	£171,500	£207,500	£242,500
Terraced	15	£140,000	£115,800	£124,500	£168,500	£183,250

10 years median price trend in Sutton Bridge

All postcodes in Sutton Bridge

PE129TF

Centenary Way

PE147JH

Walpole Marsh

PE129SB

Peacock Court

PE129TY

Nene Meadows

PE129RE

Princes Street

PE129UL

Lime Street

PE344HQ

Grange Road

PE129QP

Carnoustie Court

PE129UA

Bridge Road

PE129YR

Hospital Road

PE129ST

Granville Terrace

PE129SL

Bridge Road

PE129TZ

Nene Meadows

PE147JS

King John Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail