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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 moderate 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
6/10
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
34.41(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.09(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(-1%)
Burglary
6.47(+94%)
Other theft
5.31(-8%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £625,000.

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-Detached10£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

PE126UR

Wesley Road

PE120SA

Dog Drove North

PE126UN

Francklin Walk

PE120SE

Drove Road

PE126SA

Hurdletree Bank

PE126UX

Buttercup Paddock

PE60NF

Dowsdale Bank

PE126TQ

High Road

PE126UD

Craggs Hill

PE126WH

Stockwell Gate North

PE126WG

Stockwell Gate West

PE128QF

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126GQ

Gyrwas Grove

PE120UF

The Common

PE128AR

Orchard Close

PE120UE

The Common

PE126SH

Ravens Bank

PE126UU

Golden Harvest Way

PE126SF

Millgate

PE120RX

Holbeach Drove Gate

PE126RX

Snaffers Lane

PE126SD

Millgate

PE126TH

Hockley Lane

PE128QD

Fen Road

PE120GB

Parson's Lane

PE120SB

Main Road

PE126UB

Wallis Gate

PE128RH

Fox Heading Lane

PE120SF

St Polycarps Drive

PE126RP

Cobgate

PE126TB

Sycamore Close

PE128RR

Little Dog Drove

PE120SJ

Chapel Hill Road

PE120UA

Dowsdale Bank

PE126TS

Mill Lane

PE126TT

East Gate

PE126UQ

Daisy Close

PE128AS

Roman Bank

PE120SU

Quick Lane

PE128QJ

Frogs Abbey Gate

PE126RU

Little Lane

PE120TX

Dowsdale Bank

PE120UQ

Gypsy Lane

PE126SB

Hurdletree Bank

PE120RT

Randall Bank

PE120TP

Main Road

PE126WE

Tinas Close

PE128RF

Jekils Bank

PE128RG

Jekils Bank

PE128TB

Naylors Nook

PE60NQ

Bank Terrace Dowsdale

PE128AL

Washway Road

PE120ST

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126SG

Ravens Bank

PE120FY

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

Data Sources

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