Benington, Lincolnshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Benington

Benington is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, in the east of England. It lies within the PE22 postcode area and is situated near the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern homes, and is surrounded by open countryside typical of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The local community is close-knit, with a village hall and a small church serving as focal points. There are no major commercial centres within the village itself, but nearby towns provide access to shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The area is known for its agricultural landscape, with fields of cereals and pastureland dominating the surrounding views. Benington offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, with easy access to the wider region via local roads and the A15.

School Ratings in Benington

Benington is served by 25 schools. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Benington

Property prices average £252K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £266K.

Deprivation and Employment in Benington

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Benington falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Benington

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Benington, the nearest being Dr Sinha & Partners (2.4 miles away).

Local Data for Benington

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Property Prices 2,308 sales

Average Price £252K

£2K , £11.82M

Detached £266K 1,586

Semi £172K 377

Terraced £157K 138

Flat £116K 11

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

13 Primary

4 Secondary

8 Other

Good 6

Requires improvement 2

Inadequate 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the PE22 postcode area.

The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Aspiration House School Not applicable Inadequate 1.8 miles The Giles Academy Secondary Good 2.4 miles Old Leake 2.5 miles Old Leake Primary Academy Primary 2.5 miles Hawthorn Tree School Primary Good 3.2 miles Fishtoft Academy Primary Good 3.3 miles Boston High School Secondary Good 3.7 miles The Sibsey Free Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Tower Road Academy Primary Good 3.8 miles Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston Primary 3.8 miles Conquest School Not applicable 3.8 miles

Household Income in Benington ONS 2023

The average total household income in Benington is approximately £42,515 a year before tax, 23% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £32,394. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Benington £42,515

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £32,394.

Businesses in Benington ONS 2025

There are approximately 707 active businesses based in Benington, around 40 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 11 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

707 Total businesses

40 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 2%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Benington IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Benington in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation

4/10

Income

6/10

Employment

5/10

Education

3/10

Health

5/10

Housing

2/10

Living Environment

4/10

Children 0-15 14%

Working age 57%

Older 65+ 29%

2,476 Children (0-15) 14%

9,992 Working Age 57%

5,118 Older (65+) 29%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.5% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Boston Train Station 4.7 miles

Hubberts Bridge Train Station 7.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

West End 0.6 miles Benington Sea End 0.6 miles Leverton 0.6 miles Butterwick 0.9 miles Leverton Highgate 0.9 miles Leverton Lucasgate 1.4 miles Brand End 1.4 miles Freiston 1.8 miles Haltoft End 2 miles Leverton Outgate 2.2 miles Freiston Shore 2.5 miles Boston Long Hedges 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Boston

County Lincolnshire

Ward Coastal

Constituency Boston and Skegness

Parish Leverton

Region East Midlands

Home Ownership in Benington

Of the 7,463 households in and around Benington, 76% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 76% Social rented 11% Private rented 13%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Benington.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benington

What is the population of Benington?

Benington has a population of approximately 17,592 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Benington?

The average property in and around Benington sold for about £251,904, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 28% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Benington a deprived area?

Benington sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 4 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Benington?

Benington is covered by the PE22 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Benington?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Benington, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Benington?

The nearest railway station to Benington is Boston Train Station, about 4.7 miles away.

Streets in PE22 30 shown View all streets

A153 2 A52 6 Acorn Close 1 Amos Way 2 Armstrong's Lane 1 Armtree Road 2 B1183 1 B1184 1 B1192 1 Back Lane 3 Bar Green Lane 1 Barlode Drain 1 Barneyfield Lane 1 Bars Lane 1 Bede Crescent 1 Beeches Lane 1 Beggar's Lane 1 Bellwater Bank 3 Benington Road 1 Bert Allen Drive 1 Besant Close 1 Birkwood Lane 1 Black Drove 3 Boston Long Hedges 3 Boston Road 9 Bowman Avenue 1 Brand End Road 3 Brick Lane 1 Broadgate 4 Broughton's Lane 1

Postcodes in PE22 50 shown View all postcodes

PE22 0AA PE22 0AB PE22 0AD PE22 0AE PE22 0AF PE22 0AG PE22 0AH PE22 0AJ PE22 0AL PE22 0AN PE22 0AQ PE22 0AR PE22 0AS PE22 0AT PE22 0AU PE22 0AW PE22 0AX PE22 0AY PE22 0AZ PE22 0BA PE22 0BB PE22 0BD PE22 0BE PE22 0BG PE22 0BH PE22 0BJ PE22 0BL PE22 0BP PE22 0BQ PE22 0BS PE22 0BT PE22 0BU PE22 0BX PE22 0BZ PE22 0DA PE22 0DB PE22 0DD PE22 0DE PE22 0DF PE22 0DG PE22 0DH PE22 0DJ PE22 0DL PE22 0DN PE22 0DP PE22 0DQ PE22 0DR PE22 0DS PE22 0DT PE22 0DW

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