Area guide · North Kesteven

Living in Witham St Hughs

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

At a glance

Witham St Hughs is a village in North Kesteven, East Midlands with a population of 3,483. The average house price is £254,565 and the overall crime rate is 38.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Witham St Hughs ranks

Population

3,483

Avg House Price

£254,565

Crime Rate

38.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

443 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,637.7

Median Age

43.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Witham St Hughs's detached homes (£304,645) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£145,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Witham St Hughs prices have risen 17% over the last 9 years (£217,288 → £254,565).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£304,645	£293,750	60
Semi-Detached	£213,656	£211,000	31
Terraced	£181,125	£190,000	24
Flat	£145,000	£145,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Witham St Hughs is 38.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Witham St Hughs: violent crime (44% 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
Witham St Hughs Academy	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Witham St Hughs averages 443 Mbps — 343% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Witham St Hughs homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,230

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,483
Median Age	43.7
Median Household Income	£29,637.7
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Witham St Hughs?

The average house price in Witham St Hughs is £254,565 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Witham St Hughs?

The most affordable entry point in Witham St Hughs is a flat, with an average price of £145,000.

Is Witham St Hughs a safe place to live?

Witham St Hughs has a recorded crime rate of 38.5 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 Witham St Hughs?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Witham St Hughs?

Average broadband download speeds in Witham St Hughs are around 443 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.8% of premises.

How big is Witham St Hughs?

Witham St Hughs is a settlement in North Kesteven with a population of approximately 3,483.

Most compared with

How does Witham St Hughs stack up against its neighbours?

Balderton

Witham St Hughs

House price: £221,671 · £254,565
Crime rate: 84.1 · 38.5
Distance: 8.2 mi

Bracebridge Heath

Witham St Hughs

House price: £232,521 · £254,565
Crime rate: 38.3 · 38.5
Distance: 6.1 mi

Branston

Witham St Hughs

House price: £254,996 · £254,565
Crime rate: 38.5 · 38.5
Distance: 8.4 mi

Cherry Willingham

Witham St Hughs

House price: £250,432 · £254,565
Crime rate: 61.2 · 38.5
Distance: 10.5 mi

Fernwood

Witham St Hughs

House price: £264,011 · £254,565
Crime rate: 68.2 · 38.5
Distance: 8.3 mi

Lincoln

Witham St Hughs

House price: £241,749 · £254,565
Crime rate: 117.6 · 38.5
Distance: 7.0 mi

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