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.
House prices
Average price in South Holland: £231,036, up 7.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around PE12
15 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £277,000 and a range from £125,000 to £377,500. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A GAMEKEEPER CLOSE, PE12 8QG | detached | £330,000 | 2026-03-03 |
| BRYONY COTTAGE DAMGATE ROAD, PE12 8PB | detached | £330,000 | 2025-11-10 |
| 51 FEN ROAD, PE12 8QA | detached | £125,000 | 2025-10-16 |
| 8 MAHOGANY CLOSE, PE12 8FF | detached | £280,000 | 2025-09-04 |
| 7 MAHOGANY CLOSE, PE12 8FF | detached | £277,000 | 2025-08-15 |
| 5 MAHOGANY CLOSE, PE12 8FF | detached | £277,000 | 2025-08-11 |
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.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Holbeach Bank Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Fleet Wood Lane School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| University Academy Holbeach | Secondary | Not rated | 1.4 mi |
| Holbeach Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Three Chestnuts | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
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.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
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.
Common questions about PE12
What is the average house price in PE12?
The average sold price in South Holland is £231,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE12?
Prices in South Holland are up 7.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE12?
The median of 15 recorded sales around central PE12 in the last 2 years is £277,000, 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 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE12?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (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: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £277,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE12 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE12 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PE12 or PE11, PE12 or PE13, PE12 or PE20.
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