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Hemswell

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About

Hemswell ward covers a largely rural expanse in West Lindsey, featuring the villages of Hemswell, Harpswell, and Springthorpe. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land, with fields and farmsteads defining the area's character. The ward includes the former RAF Hemswell base, a significant historical site whose structures now host a large antiques centre and various businesses. This repurposed airfield is a central feature of the local economy and landscape.

Community life is centred around the individual villages, each with its own parish council and local amenities. The area is primarily residential for those working in agriculture or commuting to larger towns. The presence of the old airfield, with its distinct rows of hangars and married quarters, creates a unique visual and functional element within the otherwise traditional Lincolnshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Hemswell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemswell is £51,082 per year. There are 3 schools in Hemswell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hemswell is home to around 2,629 people, with a population density of about 27.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hemswell Population
2,629
Population density
27.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.05(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.12(+1%)
Other theft
9.51(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.23(-3%)
Burglary
4.94(+48%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,513
95.59%
Other White
45
1.71%
Irish
12
0.46%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
12
0.46%
Other
10
0.38%
Total population: 2,629

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
617
27.43%
Level 3 (A level)
433
19.25%
No qualifications
400
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
361
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
242
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 2,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
439
38.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
25.95%
Owns with a mortgage
294
25.52%
Other forms of private rent
54
4.69%
Other social rented
45
3.91%
Total households: 1,152

Property prices in Hemswell

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 in Hemswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £851,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hemswell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£297,500£2,305
Semi-Detached4£220,000£2,258
Terraced9£107,500£1,288

10 years median price trend in Hemswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemswell.

All postcodes in Hemswell

DN215RE

Pilham Lane

DN215QB

Hill Road

DN215DL

Northlands Road

DN215TS

Middle Street

DN215UX

Hillfoot Cottages

DN215RG

East Lane

DN214EY

Low Road

DN215TL

Gibson Road

DN215SH

Middle Street

DN215SL

Middle Street

DN215TP

Grange Lane

DN215QS

Middle Street

DN215UG

Weldon Road

DN214GE

Meadow Court

LN82AU

Spital Lane

DN215PZ

Chapel Lane

DN215BZ

Middle Street

DN211QB

Corringham Road Industrial Estate

DN215DD

Hillside Road

DN215DP

Kexby Road

DN215RF

Aisby

DN215SB

Vicarage Road

DN215UD

Dog Kennel Road

DN215PY

Hill Road

DN215SD

Church Street

DN215UA

Creampoke Crescent

DN214HG

Hillside Cottages

DN215DZ

Elizabeth Close

DN215XQ

James Road

DN215RX

Southfield Lane

DN215UJ

Brook Street

DN215XL

Lloyd Place

DN215DW

Northlands Road

DN215UE

Bunkers Hill

DN215PT

Main Street

DN215DG

Church Street

DN215QX

East Lane

DN215UU

Hall Farm Cottages

DN215RY

Northfield Lane

DN215FN

Wellington Way

LN82AS

Hemswell

DN215QL

Poplar Lane

DN215UL

Maypole Street

DN215SN

Old Leys Lane

DN215ED

Hawthorne Close

DN214ER

Low Road

DN215FT

Buzzard Lane

DN214FL

Hemswell

DN215PU

Council Houses

DN214UB

Ermine Street

DN215EQ

North Close

DN215TX

Learoyd Road

DN215PX

Sturgate

DN215XN

Minden Place

DN215YQ

Lancaster Green

DN215RJ

Westbeck Lane

DN215UP

Harpswell Lane

DN213HJ

Whites Wood Lane

DN215UT

Harpswell Hill

DN215DB

St Georges Hill

DN215RP

Old Stack Yard Lane

DN215QN

High Street

DN215DQ

Kexby Road

DN215QD

School Lane

DN214ES

Manor Lane

DN215UQ

Church Street

DN215RT

Northfield Lane

DN215DJ

Church Street

DN215TT

Learoyd Road

DN215DA

Middle Street

DN215XA

Common Lane

DN215UH

Dawnhill Lane

DN215XW

Bettesworth Road

DN215XJ

Gibraltar Road

DN215DN

Northlands Road

DN215QA

Church Lane

DN214HE

Westbeck Lane

DN215ST

Middle Street

DN213HE

Somerby Grove Cottages

LN82AR

Spital Lane

DN214EU

School Lane

DN214HQ

Middle Street

DN215DF

Stoney Lane

DN215QY

Middle Street

DN215DH

Kexby Road

DN215RQ

Magin Moor

DN215UN

Church Street

DN215SE

Middle Street

DN215XH

Plassey Road

DN215RN

Edmund Close

DN215TZ

Canberra Crescent

DN215QU

East Lane

DN215RD

Pilham Lane

DN215UF

Weldon Road

DN215RU

Templefield Road

DN215RH

Westbeck Lane

DN215SG

Hollowgate Hill

DN215QT

Middle Street

DN215SA

Vicarage Road

DN214HH

Hemswell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.