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Swineshead and Holland Fen

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About

Swineshead and Holland Fen ward encompasses a large rural area north of Boston. It is characterised by expanses of agricultural land, primarily arable fields, and a network of drainage channels and waterways. The settlement of Swineshead itself is a linear village situated along the old A17 road. The landscape is predominantly flat, shaped by historical fenland drainage, with scattered farmsteads and smaller hamlets across the ward.

The area's geography is defined by the Holland Fen, a vast tract of reclaimed marshland. This creates a distinct environment of wide skies and open vistas, with the River Witham forming a significant part of its western boundary. Economic activity is heavily centred on farming and land management, with the ward containing some of the borough's most productive agricultural land. The historic Swineshead Abbey site lies near the village.

Area overview

On average Swineshead and Holland Fen has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swineshead and Holland Fen is £44,518 per year. There are 1 schools in Swineshead and Holland Fen: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swineshead and Holland Fen is home to around 4,251 people, with a population density of about 47.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swineshead and Holland Fen Population
4,251
Population density
47.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.12(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-43%)
Public order
3.29(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.06(-65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,958
93.09%
Other White
187
4.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.35%
Indian
13
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
0.26%
Total population: 4,252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
832
23.48%
Level 4 qualifications or above
691
19.5%
Level 3 (A level)
644
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
530
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
469
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 3,543

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
741
40.23%
Owns with a mortgage
570
30.94%
Other social rented
196
10.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
192
10.42%
Social rents from council
82
4.45%
Total households: 1,842

Property prices in Swineshead and Holland Fen

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £365K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Swineshead and Holland Fen area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£288,750£224
Semi-Detached16£175,000£220
Terraced1£105,000£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swineshead and Holland Fen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£132,500£121,475
2017£197,000£135,000£141,000
2018£233,475£152,000£135,000
2019£217,000£154,500£136,000
2020£227,525£161,000£157,000
2021£242,000£170,000£158,000
2022£270,000£177,975£147,500
2023£279,500£185,000£161,000
2024£279,950£178,725£146,000
2025£285,000£189,500£168,500
2026£285,000£185,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£135£120
2017£170£170£153
2018£175£180£193
2019£173£185£166
2020£179£192£197
2021£204£208£197
2022£231£222£241
2023£244£214£227
2024£235£200£206
2025£222£217£199
2026£224£190£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swineshead and Holland Fen in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Swineshead and Holland Fen

Is Swineshead and Holland Fen safe?

Swineshead and Holland Fen records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swineshead and Holland Fen?

The median sale price in Swineshead and Holland Fen is £250,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swineshead and Holland Fen?

Swineshead and Holland Fen has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swineshead and Holland Fen?

Swineshead and Holland Fen scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swineshead and Holland Fen sits around rank 10,086 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 Swineshead and Holland Fen?

The average household income in Swineshead and Holland Fen is around £44,518 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swineshead and Holland Fen?

Swineshead and Holland Fen is represented by 2 elected councillors: Stuart Russell Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Suzanne Welberry (Boston Independent).

All postcodes in Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203FP

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203LL

Tarry Hill

PE203PD

Station Road

PE203UD

Lockton Close

PE203LS

North End

PE203NE

Boston Road

PE203JR

High Green

PE203SR

Ferry Lane

PE203FH

Gipsy Lane

PE203PR

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203JN

Drayton

PE203PW

North End Business Park

PE203FE

Villa Walk

LN44PX

Main Street

PE203JE

Packhorse Lane

PE203LN

Mulberry Court

PE203NS

Coles Lane

PE203RZ

Sutterton Drove

PE203LR

North End

PE203LY

Holly Court

PE218LD

Fenside Road

PE203RG

Martins Cross Drove

PE203HB

Boston Road

PE203JX

Cope Court

PE203HU

Sarthe Close

PE203LH

High Street

PE203QZ

Lineside

PE203EX

Viking Close

PE203HH

Blackjack Road

PE203NB

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203LJ

Market Place

PE203NR

King Johns Road

PE203SS

Ferry Lane

PE203EY

Baythorpe

PE218JT

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203NL

Boston Road

PE203LE

Sherbourne Close

PE203NJ

Stumpcross Lane

PE203RE

Ullyatt's Drove

PE203LF

Longrigg Walk

PE203UE

Hillcrest Gardens

PE203HY

Church Lane

PE203ST

Gill End

PE203AL

Bicker Bar

PE203JA

Church Lane

PE203SE

Bye Lane

PE203JG

South Street

PE203PZ

Main Road

PE203RS

Sutterton Drove

PE203RA

Lineside

PE203NZ

Station Road

PE203PB

Station Road

PE203HT

La Milesse Way

PE203JH

Castle Close

PE203EW

Abbey Road

PE218LB

Fenside Road

PE203HG

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203SB

Punchbowl Lane

PE203LW

Tarry Hill

PE203ND

Creaseyplot Lane

PE203LA

Drayton Road

LN44QG

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203RW

Maryland Bank

PE203SW

Main Road

PE203JD

South Street

PE203HZ

Steyning Lane

PE203HW

Fenhouses

PE203HF

Fenhouses

PE203UA

The Causeway

PE203SN

Main Road

PE203SX

Hedgehog Bridge

PE203PG

Low Grounds

PE203RJ

Chapel Lane

PE203LZ

North End

PE203LX

King's Crescent

PE203QD

Rowson'S Close

PE203QX

Lineside

PE203LG

Abbey Gardens

PE203EU

Adrian Close

LN44QR

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203FN

Gilding Fields

PE203FG

Meres Way

PE203NY

Tebbs Lane

PE203LB

Drayton Road

PE203QY

Lineside

PE218JS

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203JS

Crossgates

LN44QW

Dovecote Lane

PE203PQ

Timms Drove

PE203EZ

Baythorpe

LN44QJ

Hospital Farm Cottage

PE203PU

Swineshead Bridge

PE203PX

Browns Drove

LN44QQ

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203RR

Dovecote Lane

LN44QS

Cheetham Lane

PE203HA

Hardwick Plot Lane

PE201TG

Boston Road

PE203PT

Swineshead Bridge

PE203EQ

Mowbray Mews

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.