House prices in North Kesteven
The median price paid for a home in North Kesteven was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,699 sales. House prices in North Kesteven fell 2.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 5.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Kesteven was 1% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in North Kesteven was £824 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). North Kesteven had 5.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Kesteven stands out
- North Kesteven has the 9th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.29 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- North Kesteven has the 29th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, North Kesteven had the 47th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +12.7 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in North Kesteven
The median price paid in North Kesteven was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,699 sales, or £2,687 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £297,500 | 902 | £2,822 | +2.6% | +11.0% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £207,250 | 500 | £2,649 | −0.1% | +15.1% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £173,000 | 259 | £2,366 | −1.1% | +10.9% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven | £235,000 | −2.8% | +5.6% | £2,687 | +0.4% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North Kesteven sold for a median £2,687 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 3% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
North Kesteven has the 107th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 18th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.8% change over the year is the 50th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in North Kesteven
1,585 homes were sold in North Kesteven in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.29 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Kesteven were 8.6% up on the year before and 30.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 9th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North Kesteven
The police recorded 6,113 crimes in North Kesteven in the 12 months to August 2026, 5.1 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.21 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.16 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.51 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.23 |
North Kesteven has the 29th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
People moving in and out in North Kesteven
In the year ending June 2025, 7,819 people moved to North Kesteven from elsewhere in the UK and 6,258 moved away, a net gain of 1,561 (12.7 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Lincoln 2,069
- West Lindsey 569
- South Kesteven 544
Most moved out to
- Lincoln 1,363
- West Lindsey 722
- East Lindsey 399
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in North Kesteven
The average private rent in North Kesteven was £824 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in North Kesteven are 31.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Kesteven has the 75th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Deprivation in North Kesteven
North Kesteven is the 71st least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 226th |
| Income | 220th |
| Employment | 209th |
| Education and skills | 199th |
| Health | 207th |
| Crime | 286th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 89th |
| Living environment | 271st |
Broadband and mobile in North Kesteven
82.9% of premises in North Kesteven can get gigabit broadband and 96.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 69.6% can get full fibre, and 1.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 91st lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
70.3% of premises in North Kesteven get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about North Kesteven
How much does a house cost in North Kesteven?
The median price paid for a home in North Kesteven was £235,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £297,500; semi-detached £207,250; terraced £173,000.
Are house prices in North Kesteven going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Kesteven fell 2.8%, and over five years it rose 5.6%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Kesteven?
The average private rent in North Kesteven was £824 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £580; 2 bed £758; 3 bed £922; 4+ bed £1,308.
Is North Kesteven a safe place to live?
North Kesteven had 5.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 29th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North Kesteven?
69.6% of premises in North Kesteven can get full fibre and 82.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Lincoln 18 km
- South Kesteven 25 km
- Boston 29 km
- Newark and Sherwood 34 km
- West Lindsey 37 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.