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About

Bardney ward encompasses the rural village of Bardney and its surrounding agricultural land within West Lindsey. The area is dominated by farming, with large fields of crops and some livestock rearing shaping the landscape. The village itself sits on the north bank of the River Witham, a defining feature for the local geography. Settlement is concentrated here, with residential streets and local services providing a focal point for the community.

The ward's history is closely linked to the remains of Bardney Abbey, a former medieval monastery whose ruins are a significant local landmark. Economic activity remains primarily agricultural, though some residents commute to larger towns for work. The flat, open fenland character of the area is typical for this part of Lincolnshire, with drainage channels and the river playing a key role in land management.

Area overview

On average Bardney has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bardney is £48,681 per year. The median sale price in Bardney is £190,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,500 and £252,463. There are 1 schools in Bardney: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bardney is home to around 2,758 people, with a population density of about 44.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bardney Population
2,758
Population density
44.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.15(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.09(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.43(+27%)
Other theft
5.8(+2%)
Burglary
5.08(+53%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,668
96.81%
Other White
27
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.58%
Indian
9
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.29%
Total population: 2,756

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
611
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
459
20.2%
No qualifications
428
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
333
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
225
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
474
39.53%
Owns with a mortgage
381
31.78%
Other social rented
149
12.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
9.26%
Other forms of private rent
32
2.67%
Total households: 1,199

Property prices in Bardney

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £223
Sales (last 12 months): 36
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £252K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Bardney area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bardney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£262,475£228
Semi-Detached13£170,000£223
Terraced7£140,000£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bardney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardney.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171,500£139,500£117,000
2017£187,500£135,000£116,000
2018£229,950£160,000£141,000
2019£234,975£140,000£123,000
2020£249,950£157,750£134,500
2021£323,475£150,750£120,250
2022£295,000£182,000£128,000
2023£365,000£197,500£165,000
2024£291,250£160,000£150,000
2025£294,000£189,500£147,500
2026£215,000£165,000£130,050
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bardney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardney.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£157£142
2017£165£164£182
2018£190£171£190
2019£204£178£201
2020£216£182£161
2021£209£195£196
2022£278£218£223
2023£248£262£188
2024£231£226£252
2025£247£212£240
2026£228£239£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bardney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,831
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,354
Band E£2,877
Band F£3,401
Band G£3,924
Band H£4,709

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bardney ward.

Local councillors

Ian Gordon Fleetwood

Bardney - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bardney

Is Bardney safe?

Bardney records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bardney?

The median sale price in Bardney is £190,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bardney?

Bardney has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Bardney?

Bardney scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bardney sits around rank 11,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bardney?

The average household income in Bardney is around £48,681 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bardney?

Bardney is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ian Gordon Fleetwood (Conservative and Unionist Party).