House prices in South Kesteven
The median price paid for a home in South Kesteven was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,921 sales. House prices in South Kesteven rose 4.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 10.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Kesteven was 9% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in South Kesteven was £845 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Kesteven had 6.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Kesteven stands out
- Prices in South Kesteven had the 16th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+4.0%).
House prices in South Kesteven
The median price paid in South Kesteven was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,921 sales, or £2,843 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £353,750 | 818 | £2,987 | +2.5% | +12.3% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £225,000 | 580 | £2,810 | −2.1% | +16.6% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £185,000 | 428 | £2,419 | −5.1% | +8.8% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £119,950 | 95 | £2,188 | −3.3% | +10.1% | £126,500 |
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 Kesteven | £260,000 | +4.0% | +10.6% | £2,843 | +1.1% |
| 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 Kesteven sold for a median £2,843 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
South Kesteven has the 137th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its +4.0% change over the year is the 16th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in South Kesteven
The average private rent in South Kesteven was £845 a month in August 2026, 1.8% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Kesteven are 27.3% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Kesteven has the 83rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in South Kesteven
1,752 homes were sold in South Kesteven 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 Kesteven were 2.8% down on the year before and 33.9% 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 Kesteven
The police recorded 9,637 crimes in South Kesteven in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.8 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.73 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.99 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.77 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.32 |
South Kesteven has the 108th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 13th 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.
Deprivation in South Kesteven
South Kesteven is the 96th 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 | 201st |
| Income | 187th |
| Employment | 180th |
| Education and skills | 204th |
| Health | 208th |
| Crime | 231st |
| Barriers to housing and services | 162nd |
| Living environment | 218th |
Broadband and mobile in South Kesteven
83.0% of premises in South Kesteven can get gigabit broadband and 96.3% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 78.1% can get full fibre, and 1.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 92nd lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
86.6% of premises in South Kesteven get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in South Kesteven
In the year ending June 2025, 8,857 people moved to South Kesteven from elsewhere in the UK and 7,477 moved away, a net gain of 1,380 (9.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Peterborough 1,332
- South Holland 436
- North Kesteven 392
Most moved out to
- Peterborough 566
- North Kesteven 544
- South Holland 451
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about South Kesteven
How much does a house cost in South Kesteven?
The median price paid for a home in South Kesteven was £260,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £353,750; semi-detached £225,000; terraced £185,000; flats £119,950.
Are house prices in South Kesteven going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Kesteven rose 4.0%, and over five years it rose 10.6%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Kesteven?
The average private rent in South Kesteven was £845 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £585; 2 bed £756; 3 bed £914; 4+ bed £1,320.
Is South Kesteven a safe place to live?
South Kesteven had 6.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 108th 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 Kesteven?
78.1% of premises in South Kesteven can get full fibre and 83.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North Kesteven 25 km
- Melton 25 km
- Rutland 26 km
- South Holland 32 km
- Boston 33 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.