Area guide · South Kesteven

Living in Bourne

A snapshot of life in Bourne, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bourne is a town in South Kesteven, East Midlands with a population of 17,495. The average house price is £279,565 and the overall crime rate is 52.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bourne ranks

Population

17,495

Avg House Price

£279,565

Crime Rate

52.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

445 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,872

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bourne's detached homes (£347,595) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£138,418).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bourne prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£202,659 → £279,565).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£347,595	£330,000	227
Semi-Detached	£225,223	£220,000	145
Terraced	£196,557	£193,375	84
Flat	£138,418	£125,000	25

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bourne is 52.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bourne: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	3
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Bourne Academy	Secondary	Good
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Bourne Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Bourne averages 445 Mbps — 345% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bourne homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.4
% Rated C or Above	61.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,282

Demographics & Economy

Population	17,495
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£29,872
Employment Rate	57.5%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bourne?

The average house price in Bourne is £279,565 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bourne?

The most affordable entry point in Bourne is a flat, with an average price of £138,418.

Is Bourne a safe place to live?

Bourne has a recorded crime rate of 52.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bourne?

Bourne has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bourne?

Average broadband download speeds in Bourne are around 445 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.7% of premises.

How big is Bourne?

Bourne is a settlement in South Kesteven with a population of approximately 17,495.

Most compared with

How does Bourne stack up against its neighbours?

Bourne

Crowland

House price: £279,565 · £276,379
Crime rate: 52.2 · 60
Distance: 10.9 mi

Bourne

Deeping St James

House price: £279,565 · £289,259
Crime rate: 52.2 · 52.4
Distance: 7.2 mi

Bourne

Donington

House price: £279,565 · £242,614
Crime rate: 52.2 · 59.8
Distance: 11.9 mi

Bourne

Eye (Peterborough)

House price: £279,565 · £385,160
Crime rate: 52.2 · 104.8
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bourne

Grantham

House price: £279,565 · £268,518
Crime rate: 52.2 · 52.2
Distance: 14.9 mi

Bourne

Market Deeping

House price: £279,565 · £311,631
Crime rate: 52.2 · 52.6
Distance: 6.5 mi

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