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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 low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£305,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£238K – £370K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£335,000£259
Semi-Detached8£227,498£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£230,000£130,000
2017£202,500£150,475
2018£258,000£163,500
2019£261,460£153,500
2020£228,100£157,500
2021£280,000£184,975
2022£327,500£216,000
2023£320,000£202,500
2024£340,000£182,500
2025£330,000£220,000
2026£345,000£247,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£164£144
2017£167£154
2018£194£154
2019£199£172
2020£196£200
2021£220£197
2022£231£225
2023£250£228
2024£244£216
2025£262£225
2026£281£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whaplode and Holbeach St John's in the last year.

All postcodes in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE126GQ

Gyrwas Grove

PE126SX

Cobgate Close

PE128RG

Jekils Bank

PE126SJ

Narrow Lane

PE120SB

Main Road

PE126TQ

High Road

PE126WQ

Traceys Close

PE120SJ

Chapel Hill Road

PE128AS

Roman Bank

PE126TZ

Sholts Gate

PE126TU

Hagbeach Gate

PE126RP

Cobgate

PE126TG

High Road

PE128AN

Swepstone Way

PE126RS

Thorpes Lane

PE126WH

Stockwell Gate North

PE126RX

Snaffers Lane

PE120SU

Quick Lane

PE126UQ

Daisy Close

PE128QJ

Frogs Abbey Gate

PE126TB

Sycamore Close

PE120PX

Holbeach Drove Gate

PE120FZ

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

PE120SH

Green Bank

PE120TN

Broadgate

PE126RR

Millgate

PE126TH

Hockley Lane

PE120SA

Dog Drove North

PE128AR

Orchard Close

PE128RH

Fox Heading Lane

PE126UN

Francklin Walk

PE126UF

Spalding Gate

PE128BA

Pipwell Gate

PE120SF

St Polycarps Drive

PE128QH

Hurdletree Bank

PE126SF

Millgate

PE126SG

Ravens Bank

PE120UE

The Common

PE120TL

Coopers Close

PE126SR

Cranesgate North

PE120RT

Randall Bank

PE126TX

High Road

PE126UD

Craggs Hill

PE126UL

Cobgate

PE128AT

Saltney Gate

PE126UU

Golden Harvest Way

PE126UE

Stockwell Gate

PE120TW

Broadgate

PE126GE

Turnpike Road

PE126UT

Millers Rest

PE120GB

Parson's Lane

PE126RY

Millgate

PE128QE

Further Old Gate

PE120TX

Dowsdale Bank

PE126TS

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.