Living in PE12, South Holland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE12 in South Holland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central PE12 sold at a median of £280,000 across 20 recorded sales, in line with the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across South Holland are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 6 schools within about 3 miles, 75% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of PE12 is in flood zone 3 (high probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in South Holland pays £2,278 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly public order (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 16 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in South Holland: £226,660, up 3.8% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
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Council tax at Band D in South Holland: £2,278 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare PE12 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for PE12 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around PE12
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £280,000 and a range from £125,000 to £377,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pheasant Street, PE12 8PU | Detached | £325,000 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Derene Damgate Road, PE12 8QL | Detached | £350,000 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 35 Fen Road, PE12 8QA | Semi-detached | £143,000 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 4 Sparrow Drive, PE12 8PW | Detached | £315,000 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 3A Gamekeeper Close, PE12 8QG | Detached | £330,000 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Bryony Cottage Damgate Road, PE12 8PB | Detached | £330,000 | 10 Nov 2025 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Holbeach Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Holbeach Bank Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi away | no figure |
| University Academy Holbeach | Secondary | Not rated | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Fleet Wood Lane School | Primary | Report card | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Three Chestnuts | Not rated | 0.5 mi away | no figure |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.8% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Professional occupations | 13.5% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How PE12 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: over-65s, up 5.2 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of PE12 (E01026249, 2,011 residents in 2021, up 7.5% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: over-65s, up 5.2 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82.9% | 84.0% | +1.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 8.5% | 10.0% | +1.5 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 24.1% | 29.3% | +5.2 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 16.1% | 19.3% | +3.2 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.3% | 7.1% | +2.8 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 76.2% | 77.3% | +1.1 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.7% | 98.0% | -0.7 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in August 2026, most commonly public order.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Holland's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 supermarkets, 5 restaurants and cafés, 1 pub within a mile of central PE12.
GP practices and A&E
2 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of PE12. The nearest, Littlebury Medical Centre, has 9,729 registered patients and 1,784 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlebury Medical Centre | 0.9 mi | 9,729 | 1,784 |
| Holbeach Medical Centre | 1.1 mi | 7,886 | 2,957 |
Nearest A&E: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where 66.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in South Holland pays £2,278 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.3% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for South Holland, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,856 | +2.7% |
| 2022-23 | £1,941 | +4.6% |
| 2023-24 | £2,036 | +4.9% |
| 2024-25 | £2,135 | +4.9% |
| 2025-26 | £2,205 | +3.3% |
| 2026-27 | £2,278 | +3.3% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for South Holland, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about PE12
What is the average house price in PE12?
The average sold price in South Holland is £226,660 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE12?
Prices in South Holland are up 3.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE12?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central PE12 in the last 2 years is £280,000, ranging from £125,000 to £377,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE12?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE12, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE12?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in August 2026, most commonly public order (Police.uk).
Is PE12 at risk of flooding?
Central PE12 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £280,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE12 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was public order. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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