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Location in LincolnshireScredington sits where the marker shows within the county.

43,014
Population
17,659
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£51,620
Avg. household income
1,506
Businesses
101
People per km²
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About Scredington

Scredington is a small village located in Lincolnshire, England, within the NG34 postcode area. The village features a range of residential properties, primarily consisting of traditional brick houses. Scredington is surrounded by agricultural land, providing a rural atmosphere that is typical of the Lincolnshire countryside.

The village is served by local amenities, including a primary school and a few small shops, catering to the daily needs of residents. Scredington is well-connected to nearby towns, making it a convenient spot for those who wish to enjoy a quieter lifestyle while still having access to larger services and facilities. The surrounding area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape typical of this part of England.

School Ratings in Scredington

There are 17 schools in and around Scredington. A further 18 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Scredington

The average property price is £239K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £297K.

Deprivation and Employment in Scredington

Scredington sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Local Data for Scredington

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Property Prices 6,906 sales

Average Price £239K
£2K , £13.2M
Detached £297K 3,210
Semi £183K 2,084
Terraced £149K 1,130
Flat £94K 195

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
3 Secondary
4 Other
Good 18

Ofsted ratings for schools in the NG34 postcode area.

Compass Community School Lincolnshire Not applicable Good 2.1 miles Osbournby Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Helpringham Primary Academy Primary 2.5 miles The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Secondary 3.6 miles Willow School Not applicable Good 3.6 miles Sleaford, Billinghay and Caythorpe Children's Centre Good 3.6 miles Brown's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.7 miles William Alvey School Primary Good 3.8 miles St Botolph's C of E Primary School Primary Good 3.8 miles St George's Academy Secondary Good 3.8 miles Sleaford Joint Sixth Form Not applicable 3.8 miles

Household Income in Scredington ONS 2023

The average total household income in Scredington is approximately £51,620 a year before tax, 7% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £38,738. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Scredington £51,620
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £38,738.

Businesses in Scredington ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,506 active businesses based in Scredington, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 31 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,506 Total businesses
35 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Scredington IMD 2025

Scredington sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 17%
Working age 60%
Older 65+ 23%
7,152 Children (0-15) 17%
25,774 Working Age 60%
10,083 Older (65+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12% 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 6 stations

Rauceby Train Station 2.7 miles
Sleaford Train Station 3.5 miles
Heckington Train Station 3.7 miles
Ruskington Train Station 6.2 miles
Ancaster Train Station 7.3 miles
Swineshead Train Station 7.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Northbeck 0.6 miles Spanby 1.2 miles Burton Pedwardine 1.8 miles Aswarby 2 miles Osbournby 2.2 miles Helpringham 2.5 miles Thorpe Latimer 2.6 miles Threekingham 2.6 miles Silk Willoughby 2.8 miles Swarby 3.1 miles Scott Willoughby 3.1 miles Swaton 3.1 miles

Local Government

District North Kesteven
County Lincolnshire
Ward Osbournby
Constituency Sleaford and North Hykeham
Parish Scredington
Region East Midlands

Home Ownership in Scredington

Of the 18,920 households in and around Scredington, 70% are owned, 12% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 70% Social rented 12% Private rented 18%

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Scredington

What is the population of Scredington?
Scredington has a population of approximately 43,014 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Scredington?
The average property in and around Scredington sold for about £239,204, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 31% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Scredington a deprived area?
Scredington sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Scredington?
Scredington is covered by the NG34 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Scredington?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Scredington, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Scredington?
The nearest railway station to Scredington is Rauceby Train Station, about 2.7 miles away.

Streets in NG34 30 shown View all streets

A15 8 A17 4 A52 4 Abbey Road 1 Acacia Close 1 Acre Lane 1 Aidan Road 1 Airship Road 1 Albion Terrace 1 Alder Road 2 Alexandra Road 1 Alexandra Square 1 Alfred Close 1 All Saints Close 1 All Saints Grove 1 Allen Close 3 Almond Walk 1 Ambleside Close 1 Amethyst Close 1 Ancaster Drive 2 Anglia Close 2 Anwick Drive 2 Anwick Road 2 Ark Royal Court 1 Arnhem Avenue 1 Arran Close 1 Asgarby Road 2 Ashbourne Close 1 Ashfield Road 1 Ashtree Close 1

Postcodes in NG34 50 shown View all postcodes

NG34 0AA NG34 0AB NG34 0AD NG34 0AE NG34 0AF NG34 0AG NG34 0AH NG34 0AJ NG34 0AL NG34 0AN NG34 0AP NG34 0AQ NG34 0AR NG34 0AS NG34 0AT NG34 0AU NG34 0AW NG34 0AX NG34 0AY NG34 0AZ NG34 0BA NG34 0BB NG34 0BD NG34 0BE NG34 0BF NG34 0BG NG34 0BH NG34 0BJ NG34 0BL NG34 0BN NG34 0BP NG34 0BQ NG34 0BS NG34 0BT NG34 0BU NG34 0BW NG34 0BX NG34 0BY NG34 0BZ NG34 0DA NG34 0DB NG34 0DD NG34 0DE NG34 0DF NG34 0DG NG34 0DH NG34 0DJ NG34 0DL NG34 0DN NG34 0DP