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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

PE203LL

Tarry Hill

PE202QE

Wigtoft Bank

PE202NX

Main Road

PE203DD

Thorlby Haven

PE203LN

Mulberry Court

PE201TP

South Forty Foot Bank

PE203DU

Drury Lane

PE203AD

Mill Lane

PE203NJ

Stumpcross Lane

PE203AR

Running Post Lane

PE202PF

Burtoft Lane South

PE203NR

King Johns Road

PE203ES

Cowley Close

PE203NS

Coles Lane

PE202NA

Five Village

PE203RB

Claydyke Bank

PE203BU

Bishop Way

PE203AF

Five Village

PE203NH

Mill Hill Lane

PE203LA

Drayton Road

PE203HA

Hardwick Plot Lane

PE203SJ

Toft Tunnel

PE203EX

Viking Close

PE203AY

Five Village

PE203HY

Church Lane

PE203RL

Claydyke Bank

PE203EL

Monks Road

PE203AW

St Swithins Close

PE203BT

Cemetery Road

PE203QZ

Lineside

PE203BX

Gauntlet Road

PE203LR

North End

PE203PB

Station Road

PE203RA

Lineside

PE202EA

Green Lane

PE203AX

Gauntlet Road

PE202LE

Church Mews

PE203JL

Stump Cross

PE203RN

Claydyke Bank

PE203JJ

Stump Cross Lane

PE203LZ

North End

PE202BF

Tower Gardens

PE203SU

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203PD

Station Road

PE203LJ

Market Place

PE203UE

Hillcrest Gardens

PE203ED

Donington Road

PE203DR

Red Lion Street

PE202PT

Asperton Road

PE203PZ

Main Road

PE203BD

Back Lane

PE202PG

Old Spalding Road

PE202PD

Burtoft Lane South

PE203BA

The Gauntlet

PE203UF

Owl Drive

PE203RQ

Sutterton Drove

PE203FD

Station Road

PE203FB

Drayton Road

PE202EU

Loves Lane

LN44QR

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE218LD

Fenside Road

PE203DL

Sharpes Paddock

PE203HE

Fenhouses Lane

PE203HB

Boston Road

PE203BL

Longhedge Drove

PE202PZ

Wigtoft Bank

PE203LS

North End

PE203EF

Donington Road

PE203NF

Gunfleet Close

PE203EQ

Mowbray Mews

PE202PR

Fishmere End Road

PE202HB

Wigtoft Road

PE203ND

Creaseyplot Lane

PE203NQ

Park Lane

PE203HF

Fenhouses

PE202FB

The Paddocks

PE202EE

Wigtoft Road

PE203JY

Golden Grove

PE203EJ

Haff Close

PE202JF

Eastfield Close

PE203DF

Lowgate Avenue

LN44QL

Latham Court

PE203QD

Rowson'S Close

PE203PX

Browns Drove

PE203JW

Packhorse Gardens

PE203HZ

Steyning Lane

PE202PW

Fishmere End Road

PE203BN

Cowbridge Road

PE203AS

Broad Lane

PE202DX

Cranmer Road

PE203HJ

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203JT

Hubba Crescent

PE202JG

Boston Road

PE203JN

Drayton

PE203AU

Gauntlet Road

PE203LD

Swin Close

PE202BP

Beridge Lane

PE203UA

The Causeway

PE203FH

Gipsy Lane

PE203LQ

Cragg Close

Data Sources

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