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About

The Alford ward encompasses the market town of Alford and its surrounding rural parishes in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The area is characterised by agricultural land and smaller settlements like Well and Ailby. Alford town itself functions as a local service centre for the ward, with its historic market and independent shops. The landscape is gently rolling, typical of the Wolds, with fields and hedgerows defining the views.

A notable landmark is the five-sailed Alford Windmill, a fully working tower mill from the 19th century. The area includes part of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering walking routes through the countryside. The ward's economy remains closely linked to farming, with the weekly market continuing a long tradition of local trade and commerce.

Area overview

On average Alford has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alford is £36,410 per year. There are 4 schools in Alford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Alford is home to around 4,928 people, with a population density of about 119.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alford Population
4,928
Population density
119.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.22(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.39(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(-7%)
Other theft
5.48(-4%)
Public order
4.26(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,730
96%
Other White
72
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.51%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.26%
Total population: 4,927

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,022
24.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
793
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
16.64%
Level 3 (A level)
673
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
495
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 4,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
939
42.76%
Owns with a mortgage
453
20.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
410
18.67%
Other social rented
238
10.84%
Social rents from council
76
3.46%
Total households: 2,196

Property prices in Alford

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Alford area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alford in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced11£123,500
Semi-Detached15£164,000
Detached22£247,500

10 years median price trend in Alford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alford.

All postcodes in Alford

LN139LR

Commercial Road

LN139QQ

Alford

LN139PL

Alford

LN139AA

Windmill Lane

LN139RE

Vicarage Lane

LN139AZ

Parsons Lane

LN130AD

Christopher Road

LN130AA

Dashwood Road

LN139RA

Mumby Road

LN139JQ

Needhams Meadow

LN139BD

Parsons Lane

LN139PX

Sutton Road

LN139PZ

Rawnsley Close

LN139BH

Finsbury Street

LN139DF

Bridgeways

LN139AN

South Street

LN139EJ

Spendluffe Avenue

LN139QR

Mill Lane

LN139AY

Hamilton Road

LN139JJ

Thurlby Road

LN139DX

High Street

LN139BE

Parsons Lane

LN139HN

Spanning Drive

LN139AW

South Street

LN130EP

Alford

LN139BQ

Parsons Lane

LN139JD

Westfields

LN139PD

Gibson Way

LN139HY

Station Road

LN139EU

Millers Way

LN139AL

Old Bowling Green

LN139FE

Sutton Road

LN130EW

Tothby Lane

LN139EZ

West Street

LN139HH

Chauntry Road

LN139PT

Back Lane

LN139PU

Thurlby Road

LN130PS

Evison Crescent

LN139AR

South Street

LN139PH

Brickyard Lane

LN139TS

The Maltings

LN139RJ

Mill Lane

LN130AE

Tothby Lane

LN139EF

Church Street

LN139EX

Candlehouse Lane

LN139HD

Hamilton Road

LN139EP

West Street

LN139EL

East Street

LN139RX

Chapel Lane

LN139FX

West Street

LN139HW

Chauntry Road

LN139EW

Bilsby Road

LN139BN

Hanby Lane

LN139JL

Moat Farm Cottages

LN130AQ

Tothby Lane

LN122RX

Crawcroft Lane

LN130PW

Robinson Avenue

LN139BZ

Alder Place

LN139FB

Farlesthorpe Road

LN139HF

Hamilton Road

LN139JA

Station Road

LN139RS

Huttoft Bank

LN139HE

Hamilton Road

LN130BG

Tothby Close

LN139BW

Caroline Street

LN139QW

Crawcroft Lane

LN139HP

Chauntry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.