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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

PE203EP

Townfield Lane

PE202EH

Blow's Lane

PE202NZ

Main Road

PE202PU

Golden Grove

PE202EQ

Blows Lane

PE218LB

Fenside Road

PE203ER

Butlers Way

PE203AA

Mill Lane

PE203FL

Five Village

PE202JQ

One Way Street

PE203JU

Drayton

PE203PN

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203LT

Baby Row

PE203BP

The Old School Yard

PE203EN

Abbey Road

PE202HS

Five Village

PE202DY

Sherridans Way

PE203TA

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203PQ

Timms Drove

PE203LB

Drayton Road

LN44QW

Dovecote Lane

PE203SN

Main Road

PE203FP

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE202HU

Cherry Holt Lane

PE202PH

Spion Kop Lane

PE202PB

Burtoft Lane

PE202AS

Meadowgate

PE202NU

Clover Lane

PE203RS

Sutterton Drove

PE202QB

Ten Acre Drove

PE203UG

Westminster Terrace

PE203EW

Abbey Road

PE203AJ

Hoffleet Road

PE203RF

Sutterton Drove

LN44QB

Hurnbridge Road

PE202NE

Bramble Croft

PE202PY

Hipper Lane

PE202QD

Wigtoft Bank

PE202PX

Clover Lane

PE203EH

King Johns Road

PE203RD

Harrison's Drove

PE202HD

Boston Road

LN44QS

Cheetham Lane

PE203JX

Cope Court

PE202BJ

Violet Gardens

PE203NN

Dale's Lane

PE203EU

Adrian Close

LN44PX

Main Street

PE203DG

Lowgate Lane

LN44QJ

Hospital Farm Cottage

PE202HE

Greenacre Close

PE202ED

Rainwalls Lane

PE203NT

Hall Drive

PE202NP

Church Road

PE202EJ

Blows Lane

PE203LP

Station Road

LN44QQ

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203DS

Red Lion Street

PE202HZ

Ropers Lane

PE203PR

Station Road Industrial Estate

PE203DJ

Monument Road

PE202JS

Glebe Way

PE203HG

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203NZ

Station Road

PE218JS

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203JF

St Marys Crescent

PE203PT

Swineshead Bridge

PE203RJ

Chapel Lane

PE203LW

Tarry Hill

PE203SB

Punchbowl Lane

PE202EX

Spalding Road

PE203DH

Church Road

PE203NY

Tebbs Lane

LN44QD

Harts Grounds

PE203JG

South Street

LN44QH

Main Road

PE203NA

North End

PE203LH

High Street

PE203NW

Clover Way

PE203BQ

Bicker Fen

PE203RE

Ullyatt's Drove

PE203NX

Station Road

PE202JD

Tudor Close

PE203LG

Abbey Gardens

PE203JZ

Blackjack Road

PE203BW

Ing Road

PE203HS

Drayton Road

PE202PJ

Asperton Road

PE203HR

Drayton Road

PE203HX

Westfield Drive

PE203DB

Rookery Road

PE203NU

Manwaring Way

PE202EG

Rainwall Court

PE203ET

Abbey Crescent

PE203FA

Michael Moses Way

PE203BZ

Milkinghill Lane

PE202AA

Roper's Bridge Lane

PE203EZ

Baythorpe

PE202DT

Cranmer Road

PE203JD

South Street

Data Sources

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