Bassingham Rural
Strong on safety and schools, with transport to consider
Bassingham Rural at a glance
- House prices
- £332,500
- Middle60th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 3rd percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- 26.3 per 1,000 residents
- Strong97th percentile
- Flood risk
- 43.9% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land93rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Bassingham Rural a good place to live?
Bassingham Rural may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in North Kesteven below.
Bassingham Rural and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Bassingham Rural | £332,500 | 26.3 |
| Navenby & Brant Broughton | £340,000 | 36.1 |
| Helpringham & Osbournby | £373,750 | 47.9 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Bassingham Rural
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 26.3 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 97th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Bassingham Rural
House prices
- Median sale price
- £332,500
- Percentile
- 60th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 14 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Bassingham Rural
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Bassingham Rural is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 9.4 per 1,000 residents: lower than North Kesteven (22.3) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Bassingham Rural | North Kesteven | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 9.4 | 22.3 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7.4 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Public order | 2.7 | 3.3 | 6.6 |
| Vehicle crime | 2.7 | 1.8 | 5.3 |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.7 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| Other crime | 0.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 0.7 | 6.9 | 18.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 0.0 | 4.0 | 6.8 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Bassingham Rural
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Bassingham Rural
Flood risk
43.9% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 33.5% of the area. That is the 93rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Bassingham Rural
Transport
3rd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Bassingham Rural a good place to live?
Bassingham Rural may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Bassingham Rural safe?
Bassingham Rural ranks in the 97th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Bassingham Rural?
The median sale price was £332,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 60th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Bassingham Rural?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Bassingham Rural?
Nearby public profiles include Navenby & Brant Broughton in North Kesteven and Helpringham & Osbournby in North Kesteven.
