United Kingdom · East Midlands · Local Authority
South Holland
Non-metropolitan district · East Midlands, England · population ~96k · 45 state-funded schools
Affordable to live in, difficult to earn in. South Holland offers a cost of living that sits below the East Midlands median, with rent consuming 26% of gross pay and house prices standing at 6.7 times annual earnings. While these ratios are relatively accessible, local weekly pay of £672.80 remains well below the regional median and higher than only 8% of England authorities. Residents benefit from a Band D council tax bill of £2,278, which is among the lowest in the region, helping to offset the lower wage environment. With crime rates also tracking below the regional median, this area suits those prioritising lower monthly outgoings and a quieter pace of life over high-growth career opportunities.
Written from the indicators on this page, 2026-10 data.
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How South Holland ranks across 361 UK Local Authorities
Pay
£34,986/yr
Very low
Worse than 92% of UK LAs
House price
£235,000
Affordable
Better than 66% of UK LAs
Rent
£759/mo
Most affordable
Better than 80% of UK LAs
Council tax
£2,278/yr
Cheapest
Better than 84% of UK LAs
Crime
60.2/1k
Low
Better than 71% of UK LAs
Deprivation
17.9
Mid
Around UK average
Schools
86.7%
Concerning
Worse than 88% of UK LAs
Colour shows quintile position against 361 UK Local Authorities. Green is the best position for someone moving here; red is the worst. Direction is set per indicator — higher pay, lower rent, less crime, less deprivation are all green.
Schools
51 state-funded schools · Ofsted Sep 2026
39 of 45 (86.7%) rated Good or Outstanding under Ofsted's legacy framework. 6 schools are on the post-2024 report-card framework and don't roll up into the legacy total. How we count →
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45 schools · pins coloured by Ofsted grade
Grades, phase and pupil numbers for all 45 schools, sortable and filterable.
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Commute times · GP appointment availability · broadband speeds · air quality at LA level · green-space proximity · public transport coverage. These matter for a relocation decision. We'll add them when the source data is reliable nationally and consistent across LA boundaries.