Holbeach Road
South Holland, Lincolnshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £162,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,500).
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£162,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £162,500, but limited services (16) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Holbeach Road is located in South Holland, near Spalding, Lincolnshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is St. Pauls Church Hall (community centre, 54m). The nearest transport stop is 100m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £162,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 38 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 384m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 38 out of 100 for liveability. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Holbeach Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1525m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Woodland 1448m · 18 min walk
- Johnson Community Hospital 1449m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jungle Island (by Charlie Dimmock) 275m · 3 min walk
- Memorial Garden 277m · 4 min walk
- Arboretum 304m · 4 min walk
- The Wetlands 324m · 4 min walk
- Senses Garden 333m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding 385m · 5 min walk
- Spalding Academy 1338m · 17 min walk
- Spalding High School 1732m · 22 min walk
- Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding 1802m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- Beckingham Close — South Holland41
- Roman Bank — South Holland40
- Crown Drive — South Holland40
- Park Road — South Holland35
- Camel Gate — South Holland34
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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