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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. 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

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Swineshead and Holland Fen area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swineshead and Holland Fen 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 Swineshead and Holland Fen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£276,500
Terraced1£155,000
Semi-Detached16£177,000

10 years median price trend in Swineshead and Holland Fen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swineshead and Holland Fen.

All postcodes in Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203NU

Manwaring Way

PE203JP

Drayton

PE203SD

Cross Drove

PE203SJ

Toft Tunnel

PE203SU

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203HD

Butler's Way

PE203SZ

Kirton Drove

PE203HS

Drayton Road

PE203PE

Mill Lane

PE203RD

Harrison's Drove

PE203LQ

Cragg Close

PE203JT

Hubba Crescent

PE203ER

Butlers Way

PE203JQ

Bullens Lane

PE203EN

Abbey Road

PE203RF

Sutterton Drove

PE203HX

Westfield Drive

PE203HJ

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203EL

Monks Road

PE203LD

Swin Close

PE203EJ

Haff Close

PE203UF

Owl Drive

PE203TA

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203LP

Station Road

PE203HQ

Asperton Road

PE203HE

Fenhouses Lane

PE203DZ

Enchantment Oaks

PE203NH

Mill Hill Lane

PE203NW

Clover Way

PE203RN

Claydyke Bank

PE203JW

Packhorse Gardens

PE203JF

St Marys Crescent

PE203NT

Hall Drive

PE203NF

Gunfleet Close

PE203RL

Claydyke Bank

PE201TP

South Forty Foot Bank

PE203BP

The Old School Yard

PE203PN

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203HR

Drayton Road

PE203FA

Michael Moses Way

PE203NQ

Park Lane

PE203NG

Villa Lane

PE203LU

King's Crescent

PE203NP

Milne Green

PE203FJ

Croft Gardens

PE203PA

Station Road

LN44QH

Main Road

PE203EH

King Johns Road

PE203SH

Langrick Road

PE203PS

Station Road

LN44QE

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203PJ

Swineshead Bridge

PE203RQ

Sutterton Drove

LN44QL

Latham Court

PE203ET

Abbey Crescent

LN44QB

Hurnbridge Road

LN44QN

Kirton Drove

PE203RP

Sutterton Drove

PE203JY

Golden Grove

PE203ES

Cowley Close

PE203PH

Swineshead Bridge

PE203LT

Baby Row

LN44QF

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203FB

Drayton Road

PE203RB

Claydyke Bank

PE203NX

Station Road

PE203JU

Drayton

PE203JJ

Stump Cross Lane

LN44QD

Harts Grounds

PE203NA

North End

PE203NN

Dale's Lane

PE203JL

Stump Cross

PE203UG

Westminster Terrace

PE203EG

Mowbray Mews

PE203JZ

Blackjack Road

PE203EP

Townfield Lane

PE203FD

Station Road

Data Sources

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