Waddington Rural
Waddington Rural is one of 24 wards in North Kesteven, home to 7,893 people in 3,175 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £245,000 over the past two years, in line with the North Kesteven median. On average 14% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 32% above the North Kesteven average.
People and homes.
7,893 residents in 3,175 households, next to the North Kesteven average.
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics
Prices.
Quarterly median of standard sales in Waddington Rural and North Kesteven.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026
Safety.
Police recorded 371 crimes and incidents in Waddington Rural in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 47 per 1,000 residents, against 57 across North Kesteven.
Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.
Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Lincolnshire Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)
Food hygiene.
Food businesses in Waddington Rural with a published hygiene rating.
Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.
Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)