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About

Horncastle ward covers the market town of Horncastle and its immediate surrounding rural parishes within the East Lindsey district. The area is defined by its position where the River Bain meets the River Waring. The town's layout still follows its historic medieval street pattern, with a central marketplace that remains a focal point for local commerce and community events.

A key characteristic is the town's historical connection to the Roman settlement of Banovallum, evidence of which is integrated into the local environment. The ward contains the notable Horncastle Canal, a short-lived but historically significant waterway whose remnants contribute to the landscape. Agricultural land and smaller villages form the ward's outskirts, supporting a mix of traditional farming and local services oriented around the town centre.

Area overview

On average Horncastle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,937 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 7,745 people, with a population density of about 240.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horncastle Population
7,745
Population density
240.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.31(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.98(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+6%)
Shoplifting
5.16(-41%)
Burglary
5.16(+55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,440
96.06%
Other White
104
1.34%
Irish
39
0.5%
Bangladeshi
26
0.34%
Other Asian
26
0.34%
Total population: 7,745

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,572
24.23%
No qualifications
1,351
20.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,158
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,032
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,489

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,507
41.53%
Owns with a mortgage
859
23.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
627
17.28%
Other social rented
387
10.66%
Other forms of private rent
101
2.78%
Total households: 3,629

Property prices in Horncastle

Based on 131 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
Detached70£265,498
Flats4£117,500
Semi-Detached29£179,950
Terraced28£144,000

10 years median price trend in Horncastle

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

All postcodes in Horncastle

LN95AJ

Langton Drive

LN95EH

Bowl Alley Lane

LN96EQ

Ann Wayne Avenue

LN96RD

Fairfax Close

LN95FF

Blackthorn Lane

LN95EF

Park Road

LN96DS

South Street

LN96DZ

Cagthorpe

LN96AE

Paradise Place

LN95HD

Market Place

LN95LJ

Louth Road

LN95FE

Russell Danby Drive

LN95AH

Langton Hill

LN99SA

Horncastle

LN95TR

Pear Tree Close

LN95ED

Louth Road

LN95AP

Accommodation Road

LN95AY

Prospect Street

LN96DQ

Brook Road

LN96BG

Queen Street

LN96DB

Tennyson Gardens

LN95ST

Corn Close

LN96HB

Mareham Road

LN96HA

Mareham Road

LN96NJ

Spilsby Road

LN95HW

Church Lane

LN95EQ

Bowl Alley Lane

LN95HP

High Street

LN96EY

Boston Road

LN96DU

South Street Court

LN95FL

Revesby Lane

LN96BZ

College Close

LN95EP

Lancaster Avenue

LN95DF

The Becks

LN96HE

Mareham Road

LN95EU

Hemingby Way

LN95SW

Elsom Way

LN95AD

West Street

LN95ES

Hemingby Lane

LN96AQ

Foundry Street

LN95UA

The Sidings

LN95EG

Stanhope Terrace

LN96DE

Tennyson Gardens

LN95JQ

Market Place

LN95BW

Banks Street

LN95EW

Lancaster Avenue

PE227PW

Horncastle

LN95EE

Linden Road

LN95SH

Millview Court

LN96RP

Warner Drive

LN95FP

Adrian Shinn Way

LN96DJ

Tweed Close

LN96RH

Bonnetable Road

LN95EL

Stanhope Road

LN95LP

Carlisle Gardens

LN96DY

Waring Street

LN96HY

Boston Road

LN96FJ

Myles Lane

PE227PQ

Back Lane

LN96DN

Horncastle

LN95HL

Wharf Road

LN96AP

Francis Lane

LN96BL

Old Mill Lane

LN96HD

Bargate Lane

LN96AH

Gas Street

LN95BS

The Spinney

LN95GA

Old Paddock Court

LN96RY

Wesley Way

LN95FR

Marmion Close

LN95JD

Grundys Court

LN95DG

Stanhope Road

LN95ET

Chestnut Close

LN95RE

Main Street

LN96DL

Steadman Court

LN96EW

Dymoke Drive

LN96BQ

The Gardens

LN96QY

Cowling Close

LN95RH

Deers Cottages

LN96EN

Southfield Place

LN95BT

Bells Yard Close

LN95AS

Accommodation Road

LN95DL

Marys Close

LN96EU

Boston Road

LN96DT

South Street

LN96RZ

Lodington Court

LN96PJ

Winceby Gardens

LN95GF

Thomas Sully Close

LN95HT

Bull Ring

LN96SD

Burton Way

LN96DD

Tennyson Gardens

LN95DA

Brackenbury Close

LN96PL

Roman Way

LN96EA

The Wong

LN99BB

Market Place

PE227PJ

Horncastle

LN95SR

Granary Way

LN96BN

Mareham Road

LN96JJ

Horncastle

LN96DH

Brook Road

LN96HG

Ancaster Court

Data Sources

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