Living in PE9, South Kesteven
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PE9 in South Kesteven. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Kesteven: £255,363, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around PE9
62 recorded home sales on the streets around central PE9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £275,000 and a range from £97,000 to £975,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 TORKINGTON GARDENS, PE9 2EW | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 14 TORKINGTON GARDENS, PE9 2EW | flat-maisonette | £183,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| 31B SCOTGATE, PE9 2YQ | detached | £405,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 6 SOUTH VIEW TERRACE, PE9 1QY | semi-detached | £281,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 80 CONDUIT ROAD, PE9 1QL | semi-detached | £345,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 35 YORK ROAD, PE9 1LL | terraced | £207,000 | 2026-03-31 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Welland Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Casterton College Rutland | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
| Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Stamford Endowed Schools | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| The Bluecoat School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
7 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Stamford Endowed Schools, Stamford Junior School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near PE9, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
112 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PE9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Kesteven's figures.
Common questions about PE9
What is the average house price in PE9?
The average sold price in South Kesteven is £255,363 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PE9?
Prices in South Kesteven are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PE9?
The median of 62 recorded sales around central PE9 in the last 2 years is £275,000, ranging from £97,000 to £975,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PE9?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central PE9, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PE9?
112 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE9 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PE9 at risk of flooding?
Central PE9 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PE9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £275,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 112 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PE9 safe?
112 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PE9 in 2026-06, 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? PE9 or PE5, PE9 or PE8, PE9 or PE10.
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