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Dunholme and Welton

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About

The Dunholme and Welton ward encompasses the neighbouring villages of Dunholme and Welton, located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The area is characterised by its agricultural surroundings and residential development, situated just northeast of the city of Lincoln. The ward functions as a commuter settlement for the city, while maintaining its own distinct village identities and local services.

The landscape is primarily rural, with farmland defining much of the area between the settlements. A notable local feature is the former RAF Dunholme Lodge, a historic airfield from the Second World War, the perimeter track of which now forms part of the local road network. Community life centres around the village halls, schools, and pubs, with the Viking Way long-distance footpath passing nearby.

Area overview

On average Dunholme and Welton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunholme and Welton is £59,539 per year. There are 5 schools in Dunholme and Welton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dunholme and Welton is home to around 8,704 people, with a population density of about 86.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunholme and Welton Population
8,704
Population density
86.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.7(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.96(+15%)
Shoplifting
5.86(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-32%)
Public order
3.91(-44%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,328
95.69%
Other White
124
1.42%
Irish
40
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.43%
Indian
27
0.31%
Total population: 8,703

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,496
35.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,343
18.85%
No qualifications
1,018
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,010
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,722
46.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,202
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
358
9.69%
Other social rented
201
5.44%
Other forms of private rent
92
2.49%
Total households: 3,694

Property prices in Dunholme and Welton

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £294,452 in Dunholme and Welton area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunholme and Welton 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 Dunholme and Welton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached104£325,000
Semi-Detached41£214,000
Terraced13£185,000

10 years median price trend in Dunholme and Welton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunholme and Welton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.