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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

PE203HW

Fenhouses

PE203HY

Church Lane

PE203UG

Westminster Terrace

PE202AA

Roper's Bridge Lane

PE202JG

Boston Road

PE203SE

Bye Lane

PE202JF

Eastfield Close

PE202JH

Station Road

PE203HE

Fenhouses Lane

PE203HT

La Milesse Way

PE202EE

Wigtoft Road

PE203DN

Donington Road

PE203ES

Cowley Close

PE203HS

Drayton Road

PE203RS

Sutterton Drove

PE202PD

Burtoft Lane South

PE203RN

Claydyke Bank

LN44QS

Cheetham Lane

PE203AL

Bicker Bar

PE203BT

Cemetery Road

PE203JN

Drayton

LN44QH

Main Road

PE202EB

Post Office Lane

PE203DX

Drury Lane

PE203NQ

Park Lane

PE203NW

Clover Way

PE202NJ

Main Road

PE203LJ

Market Place

PE203SB

Punchbowl Lane

PE203SJ

Toft Tunnel

PE218LD

Fenside Road

LN44QL

Latham Court

PE202HU

Cherry Holt Lane

PE203AJ

Hoffleet Road

PE203LQ

Cragg Close

PE202DY

Sherridans Way

PE203AE

Hoffleet Stow

PE203JG

South Street

LN44QQ

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203AU

Gauntlet Road

PE203DS

Red Lion Street

PE203JP

Drayton

PE203AY

Five Village

PE203BP

The Old School Yard

PE203DG

Lowgate Lane

PE203EB

Drury Lane

PE203EG

Mowbray Mews

PE203HG

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203JX

Cope Court

PE203NL

Boston Road

PE203RQ

Sutterton Drove

LN44QB

Hurnbridge Road

PE202NP

Church Road

PE202QE

Wigtoft Bank

PE203HQ

Asperton Road

PE203LF

Longrigg Walk

PE202NH

Main Road

PE203BU

Bishop Way

PE203BX

Gauntlet Road

PE203NB

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203AG

Hoffleet Stow

PE203BB

The Gauntlet

PE203EJ

Haff Close

PE203LX

King's Crescent

PE202HZ

Ropers Lane

PE202LE

Church Mews

PE203DQ

High Street

PE202NZ

Main Road

PE203AX

Gauntlet Road

PE203LD

Swin Close

PE203NR

King Johns Road

PE203BZ

Milkinghill Lane

PE203LG

Abbey Gardens

PE203RJ

Chapel Lane

PE218JS

North Forty Foot Bank

PE203NE

Boston Road

PE203SD

Cross Drove

PE203HJ

Swineshead and Holland Fen

PE203PE

Mill Lane

PE203PQ

Timms Drove

LN44QW

Dovecote Lane

PE202PS

Asperton Road

PE203BQ

Bicker Fen

PE203LL

Tarry Hill

PE203LZ

North End

PE202HA

Pools Drive

PE203FH

Gipsy Lane

PE203LN

Mulberry Court

PE203UE

Hillcrest Gardens

PE202BP

Beridge Lane

PE202EA

Green Lane

PE202EF

Rosegar Avenue

PE203DJ

Monument Road

PE203JA

Church Lane

PE203JH

Castle Close

PE203NZ

Station Road

PE203RW

Maryland Bank

PE202ED

Rainwalls Lane

PE203EU

Adrian Close

PE203JT

Hubba Crescent

Data Sources

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