Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Sleaford is an attractive market town with a population of 15,000 and a skyline dominated by the 12th century stone spire of St Denys' Church. Other historic buildings include the remains of a 12th century castle; the 17th century Cogglesford Water Mill; the Bull & Dog pub dating from 1689 and, in the town centre, a windmill built in 1796. Sleaford has grown prosperous through the success of its agricultural industry but other industries, notably tourism, manufacturing, service and retail are also progressing well.

If you are looking for houses for sale in Sleaford and only require two or three bedrooms, you have a choice of Victorian terraced cottages, modern terraced houses and new-build townhouses; detached bungalows, and a variety of detached houses, both modern and period some, of which, are Grade II listed. Estate agents in Sleaford also represent family-sized houses with four or five bedrooms and integral garages; and substantial detached houses including houses that have been converted from Victorian schools, commercial premises and farm buildings.

For details of flats for sale in Sleaford, which are mostly in purpose-built apartment houses, and for all cottages and houses currently on the market, please contact Sleaford estate agents.

Amenities for Sleaford properties

In the last few years, amenities in Sleaford have considerably improved including the refurbishment of the town centre. Sleaford has a wide choice of primary schools and, for older children, there is a selective grammar school for boys and a selective high school for girls. St. George's College of Technology is a mixed secondary school and amalgamates with the two selective schools in the sixth form.

Transport in Sleaford

The railway station in Sleaford is served by local trains using the Peterborough-Doncaster Joint Line, and the busier line between Skegness and Stoke-on-Trent. The railway station in Grantham is on the express East Coast Main Line rail link to London and is only 25 minutes away by car and rail. The total journey time to London King’s Cross is about 2 hours. Sleaford is situated on the intersection of the A15 and A17 and is well-served by local bus routes.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Sleaford, which is covered by postcode NG34, you may also like to consider Boston, Bourne, Spalding, Grantham, Horncastle, and Gainsborough.