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Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

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About

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's ward lies within the expansive agricultural landscape of South Holland. The area is characterised by large, productive arable fields, primarily growing vegetables and bulbs, with drainage channels and straight roads defining the terrain. Settlements consist of the village of Whaplode and the smaller hamlet of Holbeach St John's, featuring traditional brick houses and farmsteads.

The local church of St Mary in Whaplode, with elements dating to the 13th century, stands as a central landmark. Economic activity is closely tied to the land, with numerous farming enterprises and associated businesses. The ward's environment is part of the wider Fenland system, with the surrounding fields lying below sea level, protected by a network of drainage pumps and banks.

Area overview

On average Whaplode and Holbeach St John's has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's is £44,816 per year. There are 2 schools in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whaplode and Holbeach St John's is home to around 4,330 people, with a population density of about 67.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's Population
4,330
Population density
67.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.64(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.47(-26%)
Burglary
9.24(+177%)
Other theft
6.24(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6(-19%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,060
93.85%
Other White
122
2.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.55%
Irish
23
0.53%
Caribbean
13
0.3%
Total population: 4,326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
922
24.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
745
19.93%
Level 3 (A level)
644
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
575
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
463
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 3,739

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
927
49.95%
Owns with a mortgage
563
30.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
7.6%
Social rents from council
119
6.41%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.75%
Total households: 1,856

Property prices in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whaplode and Holbeach St John's 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 Whaplode and Holbeach St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£329,950
Semi-Detached8£220,000

10 years median price trend in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's.

All postcodes in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126SA

Hurdletree Bank

PE128RD

Ravensgate

PE126UJ

Verdant Drive

PE120SD

Dog Drove South

PE120UQ

Gypsy Lane

PE60NQ

Bank Terrace Dowsdale

PE128SU

Cranesgate South

PE120SY

Jekils Bank

PE120TR

Chapel Gate

PE128QF

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE128QN

Strongs Bank

PE126RT

Millgate

PE128RF

Jekils Bank

PE126NT

High Road

PE120SL

Pear Tree Hill Road

PE126SZ

Abbotts Gardens

PE126UX

Buttercup Paddock

PE126TP

Mill Lane

PE126FU

Biggadike Court

PE120UD

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE128AZ

Washway Road

PE128SB

Stotons Gate

PE126TJ

High Road

PE128RW

Ravens Bank

PE126TE

Kirk Gate

PE120SE

Drove Road

PE128QL

Damgate Road

PE126SP

Crane's Gate North

PE126TD

Cobgate

PE120RZ

Dog Drove North

PE126UZ

St Leonards Road

PE128RQ

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE120UA

Dowsdale Bank

PE126TF

Cross Street

PE120TP

Main Road

PE60LR

Dowsdale Bank

PE126US

Tulip Fields

PE126WE

Tinas Close

PE126UB

Wallis Gate

PE128RP

Nutts Lane

PE120RX

Holbeach Drove Gate

PE128AY

Washway Road

PE126FP

Bush Meadow Lane

PE120PU

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126RU

Little Lane

PE120TS

Farrow Road

PE126UR

Wesley Road

PE126SY

St Marys Gardens

PE126SN

Cranesgate South

PE126SH

Ravens Bank

PE128QQ

Hurdletree Bank

PE120UB

Whale Drove

PE60NF

Dowsdale Bank

PE126UW

The Tilney

PE128BG

Broad Lane

PE126FZ

Welch Close

PE128RA

St Johns Road

PE126FH

Wheatfields

PE126TW

Middle Road

PE126FJ

Green Pastures

PE120UF

The Common

PE128BB

Roman Bank

PE128RJ

Cranesgate South

PE126TL

High Road

PE126TY

Cranesgate North

PE126TA

Church Gate

PE128RR

Little Dog Drove

PE120ST

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126UG

Chapel Gardens

PE128TB

Naylors Nook

PE126TT

East Gate

PE126SU

Further Old Gate

PE126SB

Hurdletree Bank

PE120PT

Chapel Drove

PE126UP

Sandringham Close

PE126ST

Cranesgate North

PE126SD

Millgate

PE128QD

Fen Road

PE128TA

Pipwell Meadows

PE126GS

Fieldview Close

PE120SW

Hagbeach Drove

PE60NG

Daniels Drove

PE126TR

Irby Crescent

PE126WG

Stockwell Gate West

PE120RY

New River Gate

PE127JG

Hitherhold Gate

PE126UH

Malten Lane

PE120TU

Drove Road

PE128AU

Stockwell Gate

PE120PS

Main Road

PE126UA

High Road

PE120TT

Back Bank

PE120TY

Oxcroft Bank

PE126FT

Crowdyke Gate

PE120FY

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126SS

Hurdletree Bank

PE126TN

Malten Lane

PE120SX

Jekils Bank

PE128RS

Vicarage Close

PE128AL

Washway Road

Data Sources

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