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Living in Sleaford

Owner occupation accounted for 66.9% of homes in March 2021. Sleaford is in the United Kingdom; its population was 18,030 in March 2021. In 2025, annual NO₂ was 6.6 µg/m³. The city covered 6.2 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,913.7 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 93.4%. The city had 10 schools in 2026. The employment rate was 59.3% in March 2021.

Lower unemployment than 80% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of United Kingdom cities that publish it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Sleaford?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sleaford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Sleaford yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings8,005 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Sleaford?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk19

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Sleaford is 2.8%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Sleaford 2.8%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability93.37 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate59.27 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.49 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,729 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk18Official
Unemployment rate2.8 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk19Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sleaford. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sleaford. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools10 count7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count16 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official
School Count21 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)2Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSleaford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sleaford highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,605 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents255.1 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportQCY3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Distance to nearest airport19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.75 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 14.1 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Sleaford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.75 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration10
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Sleaford average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND22°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Sleaford average monthly precipitation, mm020406080483836454860546050625755JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Sleaford average monthly sunshine, hours05511016522062861261682121912061921471097161JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Sleaford annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.7PM2.5154014.1PM1010406.6NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Sleaford is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7Sleaford 6.8174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean6.6 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
PM10 — annual mean14.06 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration9Official
PM2.5 — annual mean6.75 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration10Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 13.4 · May 16.5 · Jun 19.4 · Jul 22.1 · Aug 21.8 · Sep 18.6 · Oct 14.3 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 7.2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.3 · Feb 1.3 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 4.5 · May 7.2 · Jun 10.2 · Jul 12.2 · Aug 12.2 · Sep 10.1 · Oct 7.2 · Nov 3.9 · Dec 1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.1 · Feb 4.6 · Mar 6.5 · Apr 8.9 · May 11.8 · Jun 14.8 · Jul 17.1 · Aug 17 · Sep 14.4 · Oct 10.8 · Nov 6.9 · Dec 4.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 48.1 · Feb 38.4 · Mar 36.3 · Apr 44.6 · May 48.4 · Jun 59.8 · Jul 53.5 · Aug 59.5 · Sep 50.4 · Oct 62.4 · Nov 56.6 · Dec 54.6 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI16Official
Average sunshine by monthJan 62.2 · Feb 86 · Mar 125.6 · Apr 168.2 · May 211.6 · Jun 190.8 · Jul 206.3 · Aug 192 · Sep 146.7 · Oct 109.3 · Nov 71.3 · Dec 61.2 hours31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Warminster18,020 residentsGuisborough18,095 residentsCarterton17,950 residentsAlton17,880 residentsBrixham17,840 residentsShaw (Oldham)18,240 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Sleaford?

The published population was 18,030 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sleaford residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.2%Foreign residents 8.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area6.19 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area6.19 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.4Official
Foreign residents1,580 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.5Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents0.555 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents5.55 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,914 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk5Official · built-up-area figure
Population18,030 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.5Official

Is Sleaford a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–72%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student64%strong on education, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Family64%strong on family, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents1,580 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population18,030 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings8,005 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability93.37 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate59.27 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.49 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes66.9 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad8.8 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age43 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley5Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students7Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sleaford under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Sleaford?

The published population was 18,030 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Sleaford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.7 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Sleaford?

The unemployment rate is 2.8 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Sleaford?

The median gross salary is 3,729 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Sleaford?

1,580 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Sleaford a good place to live?

Sleaford may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Sleaford, United Kingdom: salary, jobs, safety, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/sleaford/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  3. DfE Get Information About Schools all establishments extract get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  4. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  5. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  6. NHS ODS GP Practices report + ONSPD Live postcode coordinates digital.nhs.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  7. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  10. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
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  1. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  8. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  9. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  10. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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