Area guide · South Holland

Living in Holbeach

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

At a glance

Holbeach is a village in South Holland, East Midlands with a population of 8,529. The average house price is £225,035 and the overall crime rate is 60.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Holbeach ranks

Population

8,529

Avg House Price

£225,035

Crime Rate

60.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

288 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,330.3

Median Age

45.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Holbeach's detached homes (£275,587) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£85,080).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Holbeach prices have risen 36% over the last 9 years (£165,581 → £225,035).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£275,587	£262,500	117
Semi-Detached	£181,582	£175,750	84
Terraced	£140,377	£145,312	22
Flat	£85,080	£80,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Holbeach is 60.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Holbeach: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	2
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Holbeach Primary Academy	Primary	Good
The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Good
University Academy Holbeach	Secondary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Holbeach averages 288 Mbps — 188% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Holbeach homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.7
% Rated C or Above	63.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,178

Demographics & Economy

Population	8,529
Median Age	45.7
Median Household Income	£29,330.3
Employment Rate	57.1%
Owner Occupied	65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	19.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Holbeach?

The average house price in Holbeach is £225,035 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Holbeach is a flat, with an average price of £85,080.

Is Holbeach a safe place to live?

Holbeach has a recorded crime rate of 60.1 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 Holbeach?

Holbeach has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Holbeach?

Average broadband download speeds in Holbeach are around 288 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 79.8% of premises.

How big is Holbeach?

Holbeach is a settlement in South Holland with a population of approximately 8,529.

Most compared with

How does Holbeach stack up against its neighbours?

Boston

Holbeach

House price: £241,070 · £225,035
Crime rate: 86.7 · 60.1
Distance: 11.9 mi

Crowland

Holbeach

House price: £276,379 · £225,035
Crime rate: 60 · 60.1
Distance: 11.8 mi

Donington

Holbeach

House price: £242,614 · £225,035
Crime rate: 59.8 · 60.1
Distance: 11.5 mi

Emneth and Elm

Holbeach

House price: £267,775 · £225,035
Crime rate: 75.7 · 60.1
Distance: 13.4 mi

Holbeach

Kirton (Boston)

House price: £225,035 · £273,708
Crime rate: 60.1 · 86.6
Distance: 9.2 mi

Holbeach

Long Sutton (South Holland)

House price: £225,035 · £282,105
Crime rate: 60.1 · 60.3
Distance: 4.6 mi

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