House prices in South Holland
The median price paid for a home in South Holland was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,288 sales. House prices in South Holland did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 9.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Holland was 3% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in South Holland was £775 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Holland had 7.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Holland stands out
- In the year ending June 2025, South Holland had the 14th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +18.2 per 1,000 residents.
- South Holland has the 42nd lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 76.4%.
House prices in South Holland
The median price paid in South Holland was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,288 sales, or £2,413 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £285,000 | 746 | £2,524 | +1.8% | +11.8% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £180,000 | 341 | £2,353 | −2.7% | +5.9% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £150,000 | 180 | £2,065 | −3.2% | +1.9% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland | £230,000 | 0.0% | +9.5% | £2,413 | −1.0% |
| 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 South Holland sold for a median £2,413 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 13% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
South Holland has the 101st lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
People moving in and out in South Holland
In the year ending June 2025, 6,125 people moved to South Holland from elsewhere in the UK and 4,319 moved away, a net gain of 1,806 (18.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Peterborough 893
- Boston 451
- South Kesteven 451
Most moved out to
- South Kesteven 436
- Boston 418
- Peterborough 391
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Broadband and mobile in South Holland
76.4% of premises in South Holland can get gigabit broadband and 94.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 76.4% can get full fibre, and 2.0% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 42nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
70.0% of premises in South Holland get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in South Holland
The average private rent in South Holland was £775 a month in August 2026, 4.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Holland are 25.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Holland has the 49th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in South Holland
1,177 homes were sold in South Holland in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.19 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Holland were 4.0% up on the year before and 35.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 50th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th 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 South Holland
The police recorded 7,284 crimes in South Holland in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.4 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.07 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.10 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.87 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.33 |
South Holland has the 130th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 17th highest 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.
Deprivation in South Holland
South Holland is the 100th most 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 | 100th |
| Income | 116th |
| Employment | 121st |
| Education and skills | 8th |
| Health | 148th |
| Crime | 191st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 35th |
| Living environment | 179th |
Questions about South Holland
How much does a house cost in South Holland?
The median price paid for a home in South Holland was £230,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £285,000; semi-detached £180,000; terraced £150,000.
Are house prices in South Holland going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Holland did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 9.5%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Holland?
The average private rent in South Holland was £775 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £593; 2 bed £739; 3 bed £902; 4+ bed £1,191.
Is South Holland a safe place to live?
South Holland had 7.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 130th 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 South Holland?
76.4% of premises in South Holland can get full fibre and 76.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Boston 20 km
- Peterborough 28 km
- Fenland 28 km
- South Kesteven 32 km
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk 39 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.