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Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

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About

The Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen area is a low-lying agricultural landscape characterised by expansive, open fields and a network of drainage channels. The settlements are small and linear, following the historic road patterns across the flat terrain. The area's geography is defined by its relationship to water management, with the villages situated on slightly higher ground amidst the reclaimed fenland.

The landscape is dominated by large-scale arable farming, with straight roads cutting across the vast fields. The village of Bicker is known for its historic windmill, a landmark on the skyline. Swineshead has historical connections to the early 13th century, with the church containing a tomb linked to King John. The Holland Fen portion exemplifies the engineered, productive nature of this reclaimed land.

Area overview

On average Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen is £44,518 per year. There are 1 schools in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen is home to around 6,690 people, with a population density of about 54.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen Population
6,690
Population density
54.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.13(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.92(-52%)
Other theft
4.63(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.63(-38%)
Burglary
2.69(-19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,256
93.5%
Other White
288
4.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.3%
Irish
17
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.24%
Total population: 6,691

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,342
24.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,108
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
950
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
14.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
769
13.77%
Total 16+ residents: 5,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,194
41.52%
Owns with a mortgage
879
30.56%
Other social rented
318
11.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
259
9.01%
Social rents from council
136
4.73%
Total households: 2,876

Property prices in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,201 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swineshead, Bicker & 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, Bicker & Holland Fen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£249,750
Flats1£125,000
Semi-Detached24£189,498
Terraced8£168,250

10 years median price trend in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen.

All postcodes in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

PE202ES

Mcloughlin Way

PE202JS

Glebe Way

PE203FJ

Croft Gardens

PE203HR

Drayton Road

PE203JJ

Stump Cross Lane

PE203NA

North End

PE218LB

Fenside Road

PE202QA

Washdike Drove

PE203JS

Crossgates

PE203PA

Station Road

LN44QN

Kirton Drove

PE203DL

Sharpes Paddock

PE202AB

Boston Road

PE202EZ

Pools Lane

PE203EP

Townfield Lane

PE203EZ

Baythorpe

PE203FE

Villa Walk

PE203QD

Rowson'S Close

PE203SH

Langrick Road

PE202PZ

Wigtoft Bank

PE203EX

Viking Close

PE203FD

Station Road

PE203NT

Hall Drive

PE203PR

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203QZ

Lineside

PE203RP

Sutterton Drove

PE203DU

Drury Lane

PE203HX

Westfield Drive

PE203JR

High Green

PE203NG

Villa Lane

PE203QX

Lineside

PE203SN

Main Road

PE202NR

Sleaford Road

PE202PB

Burtoft Lane

PE202PF

Burtoft Lane South

PE202PR

Fishmere End Road

PE202PW

Fishmere End Road

PE203FG

Meres Way

PE203JW

Packhorse Gardens

PE202JQ

One Way Street

PE202NE

Bramble Croft

PE202NN

Church Road

PE202PT

Asperton Road

PE203JU

Drayton

PE203LE

Sherbourne Close

PE203RF

Sutterton Drove

PE202HD

Boston Road

PE203AD

Mill Lane

PE203DT

Drury Lane

PE203HF

Fenhouses

PE203LY

Holly Court

PE203UD

Lockton Close

PE202HT

Red Barn Lane

PE203RE

Ullyatt's Drove

PE203UF

Owl Drive

PE202FB

The Paddocks

PE203DW

School Lane

PE203DZ

Enchantment Oaks

PE203ED

Donington Road

PE203LH

High Street

PE203NY

Tebbs Lane

PE203RZ

Sutterton Drove

LN44QJ

Hospital Farm Cottage

PE202EJ

Blows Lane

PE203AA

Mill Lane

PE203AZ

Fore Lane

PE203DR

Red Lion Street

PE203EW

Abbey Road

PE203HB

Boston Road

PE203HD

Butler's Way

LN44PX

Main Street

PE203AN

Bicker Bar

PE203EA

Friest Lane

PE203UA

The Causeway

PE203AS

Broad Lane

PE203JY

Golden Grove

PE202EG

Rainwall Court

PE202NW

Church Road

PE203NH

Mill Hill Lane

PE203PJ

Swineshead Bridge

PE203RR

Dovecote Lane

PE202PH

Spion Kop Lane

PE202PY

Hipper Lane

PE203BD

Back Lane

PE203DP

Morley Lane

PE203PT

Swineshead Bridge

PE203RB

Claydyke Bank

LN44QG

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202HJ

Monarchs Road

PE203ET

Abbey Crescent

PE203SU

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202BT

Sherriff Place

PE202HY

Rainwalls Lane

PE202PQ

Green Lane

PE202PU

Golden Grove

PE203JQ

Bullens Lane

PE203NX

Station Road

PE202ET

Spalding Road

PE202EY

Heritage Court

PE203BL

Longhedge Drove

Data Sources

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