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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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

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 2,001 recent sales, the median property price is £219,057 in East Lindsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 East Lindsey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1,123	£270,000	£160,000	£219,526	£350,000	£559,500
Flats	45	£110,000	£72,200	£88,000	£122,500	£253,000
Semi-Detached	535	£180,000	£114,625	£155,000	£215,000	£275,000
Terraced	298	£148,250	£85,000	£118,500	£179,988	£253,150

10 years median price trend in East Lindsey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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