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About

Horncastle sits at the confluence of the rivers Bain and Waring in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The town's layout is defined by its historic role as a market centre, with streets radiating from the central marketplace. The surrounding area consists of low-lying, often fen-like farmland, with the gentle slopes of the Wolds rising to the north and east.

The town is known for its many antique shops, which fill the Georgian and Victorian buildings along its narrow streets. A specific local feature is the presence of the remaining sections of the Roman wall, built from distinctive local stone, which can be seen embedded in later structures around the town centre.

Area overview

On average Horncastle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,829 per year. There are 4 schools in Horncastle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horncastle is home to around 7,552 people, with a population density of about 665.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horncastle Population
7,552
Population density
665.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.2(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.82(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-16%)
Shoplifting
5.3(-39%)
Other theft
3.31(-42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,251
95.99%
Other White
104
1.38%
Irish
38
0.5%
Bangladeshi
26
0.34%
Other Asian
25
0.33%
Total population: 7,554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,505
23.85%
No qualifications
1,324
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,014
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
735
11.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,462
41.3%
Owns with a mortgage
840
23.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
610
17.23%
Other social rented
385
10.88%
Social rents from council
97
2.74%
Total households: 3,540

Property prices in Horncastle

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horncastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horncastle in the 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 Horncastle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£117,500
Detached68£265,000
Terraced28£144,000
Semi-Detached29£179,950

10 years median price trend in Horncastle

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

All postcodes in Horncastle

LN96AU

Devereux Way

LN95AT

Elmhirst Road

LN95JG

Watsons Yard

LN95FN

Stanley Way

LN95DG

Stanhope Road

LN95ER

Harrison Close

LN95EB

North Street

LN95DD

Stonewell Row

LN96HP

Coronation Walk

LN96RU

Langley Way

LN95SR

Granary Way

LN95HP

High Street

LN95DL

Marys Close

LN95BS

The Spinney

LN96AW

Spilsby Road

LN96BX

Ambrose Langley Crescent

LN96JR

Achurch Close

LN96RD

Fairfax Close

LN96AD

Paradise Row

LN95LP

Carlisle Gardens

LN96DT

South Street

LN95EG

Stanhope Terrace

LN95RA

Thimbleby Road

LN95LN

Low Toynton Close

LN96SF

Whelpton Close

LN96AZ

East Street

LN96DN

Horncastle

LN95PN

Hemingby Lane

LN96AE

Paradise Place

LN96DA

Boston Road

LN96NH

Spilsby Road

LN95AJ

Langton Drive

LN95EW

Lancaster Avenue

LN96ET

Ndola Drive

LN96NG

Mareham Road

LN96RG

Islip Court

LN96SD

Burton Way

LN96DQ

Brook Road

LN95BA

Prospect Street

LN95DN

St Lawrence Street

LN95EN

Louth Road

LN95JB

Prospect Street

LN95RB

Main Road

LN95AA

Reindeer Close

LN96AQ

Foundry Street

LN96HB

Mareham Road

LN95EZ

Tudor Park

LN96HG

Ancaster Court

LN95LJ

Louth Road

LN95AR

Upland Close

LN96EA

The Wong

LN95FJ

Malt Kiln Crescent

LN95BE

Langton Close

LN95BT

Bells Yard Close

LN96EP

Churchill Avenue

LN95DE

Hodson Green

LN95DF

The Becks

LN96FJ

Myles Lane

LN96HY

Boston Road

LN95SS

Barley Way

LN96JS

Achurch Close

LN95BL

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.