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East Lindsey

England / East Midlands / East Lindsey

About

East Lindsey is a district in the East Midlands, covering a large rural area along the Lincolnshire coast. It includes towns such as Skegness, Louth, and Mablethorpe, known for their seaside attractions and historic market traditions. The district features expansive farmland, marshlands, and the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The coastline offers long sandy beaches and nature reserves, attracting visitors and wildlife. Inland, the landscape is dominated by agriculture, with small villages and market towns scattered throughout. East Lindsey has a mix of coastal tourism and traditional farming, shaping its local economy and way of life.

Area overview

On average East Lindsey has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Lindsey is £34,103 per year. There are 78 schools in East Lindsey: 59 primary (1 Outstanding and 47 Good) and 12 secondary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Lindsey Population
142,296
Population density
80.5 per km²

Demographics

British
136,036
95.6%
Other White
2,414
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
552
0.39%
Irish
476
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
455
0.32%
Total population: 142,295

Housing

Owns outright
29,907
46.19%
Owns with a mortgage
13,738
21.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,971
16.94%
Other social rented
5,800
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
2,139
3.3%
Total households: 64,754

Property prices in East Lindsey

Based on 1,862 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in East Lindsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1,037£270,000
Flats43£110,000
Semi-Detached495£179,950
Terraced287£150,000

10 years price trend in East Lindsey

All wards in East Lindsey

Alford

Binbrook

Burgh le Marsh

Chapel St Leonards

Coningsby & Mareham

Croft

Friskney

Fulstow

Grimoldby

Hagworthingham

Halton Holegate

Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby

Horncastle

Ingoldmells

Legbourne

Mablethorpe

Marshchapel & Somercotes

North Holme

Priory & St James'

Roughton

Scarbrough & Seacroft

Sibsey & Stickney

Spilsby

St Clement's

St Margaret's

St Mary's

St Michael's

Sutton on Sea

Tetford & Donington

Tetney

Trinity

Wainfleet

Willoughby with Sloothby

Winthorpe

Withern & Theddlethorpe

Woodhall Spa

Wragby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.