Area360 logo

Find postcode

Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

Interactive map displaying Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen

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

PE203NS

Coles Lane

PE203RA

Lineside

PE202HB

Wigtoft Road

PE202PG

Old Spalding Road

PE203DE

Gedney Close

PE203HU

Sarthe Close

PE203JZ

Blackjack Road

PE203LU

King's Crescent

PE203BA

The Gauntlet

PE203EH

King Johns Road

PE203LR

North End

PE203PU

Swineshead Bridge

PE201TP

South Forty Foot Bank

PE203EF

Donington Road

PE203SX

Hedgehog Bridge

PE202BJ

Violet Gardens

PE203AP

Boston Road

PE203FN

Gilding Fields

LN44QD

Harts Grounds

PE202BF

Tower Gardens

PE203FP

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203PH

Swineshead Bridge

PE203SW

Main Road

PE218JT

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202HS

Five Village

PE203RL

Claydyke Bank

PE202PJ

Asperton Road

PE203EL

Monks Road

PE203JD

South Street

PE203LT

Baby Row

PE203NJ

Stumpcross Lane

PE203PX

Browns Drove

PE202NU

Clover Lane

PE203DB

Rookery Road

PE203FL

Five Village

PE203HH

Blackjack Road

PE203NF

Gunfleet Close

PE203SS

Ferry Lane

PE202HE

Greenacre Close

PE203DD

Thorlby Haven

PE203DH

Church Road

PE203PW

North End Business Park

PE203PZ

Main Road

PE202EU

Loves Lane

PE203LS

North End

LN44QE

North Forty Foot Bank

LN44QF

North Forty Foot Bank

PE202DT

Cranmer Road

PE202HX

Fishmere End

PE203DA

Rookery Road

PE202JD

Tudor Close

PE203EN

Abbey Road

PE203LB

Drayton Road

PE203NP

Milne Green

PE203RG

Martins Cross Drove

LN44QR

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203FB

Drayton Road

PE203JL

Stump Cross

PE203ND

Creaseyplot Lane

PE202AS

Meadowgate

PE202EX

Spalding Road

PE202PX

Clover Lane

PE203SR

Ferry Lane

PE203ST

Gill End

PE201TG

Boston Road

PE202EH

Blow's Lane

PE202EQ

Blows Lane

PE203FA

Michael Moses Way

PE203HZ

Steyning Lane

PE203JF

St Marys Crescent

PE202PP

Blow's Lane

PE202QB

Ten Acre Drove

PE203BN

Cowbridge Road

PE203LW

Tarry Hill

PE203NN

Dale's Lane

PE203PS

Station Road

PE203QY

Lineside

PE203RD

Harrison's Drove

PE203SZ

Kirton Drove

PE203AW

St Swithins Close

PE203AF

Five Village

PE203ER

Butlers Way

PE203HA

Hardwick Plot Lane

PE203PG

Low Grounds

PE203PN

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203AR

Running Post Lane

PE203EQ

Mowbray Mews

PE203PD

Station Road

PE203TA

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203BW

Ing Road

PE202PA

Council Houses

PE203DF

Lowgate Avenue

PE203EY

Baythorpe

PE203JE

Packhorse Lane

PE203LP

Station Road

PE203PB

Station Road

PE202NA

Five Village

PE202DX

Cranmer Road

PE202NX

Main Road

PE202QD

Wigtoft Bank

Data Sources

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