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Dunholme & Welton

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About

Dunholme and Welton are neighbouring villages situated in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire. The area is primarily agricultural, with arable fields surrounding the settlements. Dunholme is a smaller village centred around its church and primary school. Welton is larger, functioning as a local service centre with a range of shops, a secondary school, and a regular market. The communities are linked by the B1190 road, with the A46 trunk road providing a key transport route nearby.

The landscape is characterised by open, flat farmland typical of the Lincolnshire countryside. The Viking Way long-distance footpath passes close to Welton, offering walking routes through the rural surroundings. The area's history is reflected in the Norman architecture of St. Chad's Church in Dunholme. Local activity often focuses on the village halls and sports clubs, which serve as social hubs for residents across both parishes.

Area overview

On average Dunholme & Welton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunholme & Welton is £59,863 per year. There are 5 schools in Dunholme & Welton: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dunholme & Welton is home to around 8,554 people, with a population density of about 95.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunholme & Welton Population
8,554
Population density
95.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.46(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.88(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.04(-59%)
Shoplifting
2.34(-74%)
Public order
1.99(-71%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,185
95.68%
Other White
120
1.4%
Irish
40
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.43%
Indian
26
0.3%
Total population: 8,555

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,448
34.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
18.86%
No qualifications
1,002
14.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
989
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 7,003

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,690
46.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,182
32.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
353
9.71%
Other social rented
201
5.53%
Other forms of private rent
90
2.48%
Total households: 3,635

Property prices in Dunholme & Welton

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Dunholme & 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 & 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 & Welton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached102£325,000
Semi-Detached40£212,000
Terraced13£185,000

10 years median price trend in Dunholme & Welton

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

Data Sources

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