Area guide · North Kesteven

Living in Heckington

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

At a glance

Heckington is a village in North Kesteven, East Midlands with a population of 3,316. The average house price is £263,859 and the overall crime rate is 38.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Heckington ranks

Population

3,316

Avg House Price

£263,859

Crime Rate

38.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

378 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,005.5

Median Age

46.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Heckington's detached homes (£331,447) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£160,058).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Heckington prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£213,365 → £263,859).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£331,447	£335,000	39
Semi-Detached	£208,674	£205,000	27
Terraced	£160,058	£151,000	12
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Heckington is 38.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Heckington: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Heckington averages 378 Mbps — 278% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Heckington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	58.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,340

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,316
Median Age	46.3
Median Household Income	£30,005.5
Employment Rate	57.9%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Heckington?

The average house price in Heckington is £263,859 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Heckington is a terraced, with an average price of £160,058.

Is Heckington a safe place to live?

Heckington has a recorded crime rate of 38.9 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 Heckington?

Heckington has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Heckington?

Average broadband download speeds in Heckington are around 378 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.8% of premises.

How big is Heckington?

Heckington is a settlement in North Kesteven with a population of approximately 3,316.

Most compared with

How does Heckington stack up against its neighbours?

Boston

Heckington

House price: £241,070 · £263,859
Crime rate: 86.7 · 38.9
Distance: 11.5 mi

Coningsby and Tattershall

Heckington

House price: £188,580 · £263,859
Crime rate: 69.1 · 38.9
Distance: 10.0 mi

Donington

Heckington

House price: £242,614 · £263,859
Crime rate: 59.8 · 38.9
Distance: 6.7 mi

Grantham

Heckington

House price: £268,518 · £263,859
Crime rate: 52.2 · 38.9
Distance: 15.0 mi

Heckington

Kirton (Boston)

House price: £263,859 · £273,708
Crime rate: 38.9 · 86.6
Distance: 10.7 mi

Heckington

Metheringham

House price: £263,859 · £234,008
Crime rate: 38.9 · 38.3
Distance: 11.8 mi

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