Area guide · South Holland

Living in Pinchbeck

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

At a glance

Pinchbeck is a village in South Holland, East Midlands with a population of 4,275. The average house price is £280,390 and the overall crime rate is 59.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pinchbeck ranks

Population

4,275

Avg House Price

£280,390

Crime Rate

59.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

392 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,872

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pinchbeck's detached homes (£306,166) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£125,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pinchbeck prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£259,098 → £280,390).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£306,166	£295,000	73
Semi-Detached	£193,827	£200,000	22
Terraced	£153,333	£155,000	3
Flat	£125,000	£125,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Pinchbeck is 59.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Pinchbeck: violent crime (45% 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
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Pinchbeck averages 392 Mbps — 292% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pinchbeck 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	4,275
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 Pinchbeck?

The average house price in Pinchbeck is £280,390 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Pinchbeck is a flat, with an average price of £125,000.

Is Pinchbeck a safe place to live?

Pinchbeck has a recorded crime rate of 59.9 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 Pinchbeck?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Pinchbeck?

Average broadband download speeds in Pinchbeck are around 392 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.6% of premises.

How big is Pinchbeck?

Pinchbeck is a settlement in South Holland with a population of approximately 4,275.

Most compared with

How does Pinchbeck stack up against its neighbours?

Boston

Pinchbeck

House price: £241,070 · £280,390
Crime rate: 86.7 · 59.9
Distance: 12.7 mi

Bourne

Pinchbeck

House price: £279,565 · £280,390
Crime rate: 52.2 · 59.9
Distance: 9.9 mi

Crowland

Pinchbeck

House price: £276,379 · £280,390
Crime rate: 60 · 59.9
Distance: 9.3 mi

Deeping St James

Pinchbeck

House price: £289,259 · £280,390
Crime rate: 52.4 · 59.9
Distance: 11.0 mi

Donington

Pinchbeck

House price: £242,614 · £280,390
Crime rate: 59.8 · 59.9
Distance: 7.1 mi

Eye (Peterborough)

Pinchbeck

House price: £385,160 · £280,390
Crime rate: 104.8 · 59.9
Distance: 13.7 mi

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