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Hemswell & Spital

About

Hemswell & Spital is a rural area in West Lindsey, characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by open fields and farmsteads, with the villages of Hemswell and Spital providing local centres. The area's history is closely tied to farming and its former airbase, which has been redeveloped for other uses.

The former RAF Hemswell site now hosts a large antiques centre, a conversion that draws visitors to the area. Surrounding lanes connect to smaller hamlets and the wider Lincolnshire countryside, with the topography featuring gentle slopes typical of the region.

Area overview

On average Hemswell & Spital has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year. There are 6 schools in Hemswell & Spital: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hemswell & Spital is home to around 6,285 people, with a population density of about 31.9 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hemswell & Spital Population

6,285

Population density

31.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.02(-50%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.39(-43%)

Other theft

6.21(+7%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.46(-40%)

Burglary

4.3(+29%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

6,019

95.8%

Other White

107

1.7%

Irish

0.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.32%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.25%

Total population: 6,283

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,716

32.06%

Level 3 (A level)

1,022

19.1%

No qualifications

866

16.18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

783

14.63%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

515

9.62%

Total 16+ residents: 5,352

Housing

Owns outright

1,161

41.69%

Owns with a mortgage

806

28.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

513

18.42%

Other social rented

139

4.99%

Other forms of private rent

114

4.09%

Total households: 2,785

Property prices in Hemswell & Spital

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £232,250 in Hemswell & Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £775,000.

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 Hemswell & Spital over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£338,000	£214,450	£275,250	£397,500	£644,750
Semi-Detached	21	£210,000	£125,000	£165,000	£235,000	£280,000
Terraced	15	£130,000	£59,000	£93,750	£158,750	£216,500

10 years median price trend in Hemswell & Spital

All postcodes in Hemswell & Spital

LN82AE

Normanby Cliff Road

LN82BQ

Pingle Lane

LN82EE

High Street

LN82HD

Drakes Meadow

LN12FN

Glebe Close

LN82AJ

Cross Lane

DN215ED

Hawthorne Close

DN215FN

Wellington Way

DN215QW

Gainsborough Road

LN12YY

Sidney Chase

DN215XU

Louisberg Road

DN214UF

Moor Road

DN215DQ

Kexby Road

LN12YA

Short Lane

LN82BH

Main Street

LN82EL

Church Lane

DN215TH

Barton Road

DN215UE

Bunkers Hill

LN82BD

Greenhill Drive

LN12UY

Grange Close

DN214ET

Church Lane

DN215QS

Middle Street

DN215SQ

Long Lane

DN215UT

Harpswell Hill

DN215UU

Hall Farm Cottages

DN215BX

Middle Street

DN215UF

Weldon Road

LN82DR

Fen Road

LN82EU

Bishop Norton Road

DN214TS

School Lane

DN214RE

The Wolds

DN214UX

River Bank

LN12YR

Sycamore Court

LN82EQ

High Street

LN12XT

The Green

LN82FB

Paddock Chase

LN82BY

Waddingham and Spital

Data Sources

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

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