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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 low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Hemswell is £222,000 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,250 and £455,500. 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Hemswell Population

2,629

Population density

27.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,513

95.59%

Other White

1.71%

Irish

0.46%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.46%

Other

0.38%

Total population: 2,629

Economics

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

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

4.69%

Other social rented

3.91%

Total households: 1,152

Property prices in Hemswell

Median price: £222,000

Price per sq ft: £193

Sales (last 12 months): 42

Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £456K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £222,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Hemswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £851,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemswell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	20	£465,000	£216	£233,500	£292,500	£543,438	£683,800
Semi-Detached	8	£180,000	£186	£100,415	£120,625	£213,500	£263,650
Terraced	14	£103,750	£122	£64,650	£85,000	£151,499	£210,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemswell.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£287,500	£119,950	£74,000
2017	£275,000	£130,000	£81,500
2018	£280,000	£118,125	£90,000
2019	£235,000	£131,500	£72,625
2020	£260,000	£142,500	£62,000
2021	£281,000	£181,500	£68,000
2022	£435,000	£184,950	£85,000
2023	£257,500	£151,250	£82,500
2024	£395,000	£180,000	£73,856
2025	£292,500	£200,000	£77,500
2026	£465,000	£147,500	£103,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemswell.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£153	£116	£97
2017	£160	£119	£106
2018	£155	£111	£103
2019	£163	£116	£95
2020	£188	£121	£74
2021	£209	£171	£88
2022	£220	£173	£102
2023	£223	£154	£103
2024	£227	£167	£82
2025	£209	£195	£93
2026	£242	£134	£122

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.

Band A£1,570

Band B£1,831

Band C£2,093

Band D£2,354

Band E£2,877

Band F£3,401

Band G£3,924

Band H£4,709

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hemswell ward.

Local councillors

Paul Howitt-Cowan

Hemswell - Elected 4 May 2023

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemswell

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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