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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 38 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
38
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
18.98(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.57(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.78(-36%)
Other theft
3.89(-32%)
Burglary
2.84(-15%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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
Terraced5£173,000
Semi-Detached22£181,000
Detached75£250,000

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

PE203FG

Meres Way

PE203RZ

Sutterton Drove

PE203RG

Martins Cross Drove

PE202NW

Church Road

PE203FN

Gilding Fields

PE203FE

Villa Walk

PE203HD

Butler's Way

PE202EY

Heritage Court

PE203SH

Langrick Road

PE203NL

Boston Road

PE203EA

Friest Lane

PE203EY

Baythorpe

PE203AE

Hoffleet Stow

PE203JQ

Bullens Lane

PE202PQ

Green Lane

PE202HX

Fishmere End

PE203PW

North End Business Park

PE203HQ

Asperton Road

PE203PA

Station Road

PE202NN

Church Road

PE203JR

High Green

PE202BT

Sherriff Place

PE202PP

Blow's Lane

PE203FJ

Croft Gardens

PE203HU

Sarthe Close

PE203AG

Hoffleet Stow

PE203SE

Bye Lane

PE202PS

Asperton Road

PE202EB

Post Office Lane

PE203LU

King's Crescent

PE203BB

The Gauntlet

PE203EB

Drury Lane

PE203QY

Lineside

PE203AN

Bicker Bar

PE203DP

Morley Lane

PE203PJ

Swineshead Bridge

PE202EZ

Pools Lane

PE203NG

Villa Lane

PE203HH

Blackjack Road

PE203RP

Sutterton Drove

PE203LF

Longrigg Walk

PE203EG

Mowbray Mews

PE203ST

Gill End

PE201TG

Boston Road

PE203NB

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE202ES

Mcloughlin Way

LN44QN

Kirton Drove

PE203QX

Lineside

LN44QG

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202HJ

Monarchs Road

PE203SR

Ferry Lane

LN44QE

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203PG

Low Grounds

PE202NH

Main Road

PE202PA

Council Houses

PE203JE

Packhorse Lane

PE203DN

Donington Road

PE202QA

Washdike Drove

PE203DW

School Lane

PE203DE

Gedney Close

PE203DQ

High Street

PE203SW

Main Road

PE203HW

Fenhouses

PE203JP

Drayton

PE203PS

Station Road

PE202NR

Sleaford Road

PE202ET

Spalding Road

PE218JT

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203AL

Bicker Bar

PE203DA

Rookery Road

PE203PU

Swineshead Bridge

PE203UD

Lockton Close

PE203SD

Cross Drove

PE203NP

Milne Green

PE203SX

Hedgehog Bridge

PE203SS

Ferry Lane

PE203DT

Drury Lane

PE203PE

Mill Lane

PE202EF

Rosegar Avenue

PE202NJ

Main Road

PE202AB

Boston Road

PE203RW

Maryland Bank

PE202HY

Rainwalls Lane

PE203JA

Church Lane

PE203AZ

Fore Lane

LN44QF

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202HA

Pools Drive

PE203RR

Dovecote Lane

PE203DZ

Enchantment Oaks

PE203PH

Swineshead Bridge

PE203AP

Boston Road

PE203LX

King's Crescent

PE202JH

Station Road

PE203JH

Castle Close

PE203DX

Drury Lane

PE203NE

Boston Road

PE203SZ

Kirton Drove

PE203HT

La Milesse Way

PE203LY

Holly Court

PE202HT

Red Barn Lane

Data Sources

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