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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

LN96EL

Boston Road

LN95PG

Oak Tree Meadow

LN96BH

Queen Street

LN95HU

Bull Ring

LN96ER

Ndola Drive

LN95DR

Watermill Road

PE227PG

Haltham Lane

LN95JR

Langton Hill

LN96EH

Bryant Close

LN96QZ

Cupit Road

LN96PN

Banovallum Gardens

LN95RQ

Harper Garth

LN95EJ

Bowl Alley Lane

LN95DS

Mill Lane

LN95SD

Curtis Close

LN95GE

Baggaley Drive

LN96NH

Spilsby Road

LN96AU

Devereux Way

LN96EX

Boston Road

LN96EP

Churchill Avenue

LN95LU

Elmhirst Road

LN96BX

Ambrose Langley Crescent

LN95FJ

Malt Kiln Crescent

LN96ET

Ndola Drive

LN96JP

Thornton Crescent

LN96DG

Tennyson Gardens

LN96BU

Warwickshires Way

LN95BG

Woodhall Road

LN95DE

Hodson Green

LN95HJ

St Marys Square

LN96HU

Boston Road

LN95LZ

Green Lane

LN96AW

Spilsby Road

LN96BF

Hopton Street

LN95DT

Southwells Lane

LN95JS

Mill Lane

LN96BY

College Close

LN95BL

High Street

LN95FS

Horncastle

LN95JE

West Street

LN95ER

Harrison Close

PE227PF

Horncastle

LN95RG

Chestnut Close

LN95BX

Banks Court

LN95RD

Horncastle

LN95HF

Manor House Street

LN96BE

Croft Street

LN96AJ

Albert Street

LN96AD

Paradise Row

LN96DX

South Street

LN95AE

West Street

LN96HP

Coronation Walk

LN95AQ

Horncastle

LN96AY

Hamerton Lane

LN96EE

Ingram Row

LN95BH

Willow Close

LN96RG

Islip Court

LN95HZ

Bridge Street

LN96FB

Ralph Brown Way

LN95AF

West Street

LN95EZ

Tudor Park

LN95AA

Reindeer Close

LN95FH

Malsters Drive

LN96JR

Achurch Close

LN96NG

Mareham Road

LN95DN

St Lawrence Street

LN95JG

Watsons Yard

LN95DU

Dovecote Alley

LN99BG

Horncastle

LN95BB

Woodcock Lane

LN96RT

Greenwood Close

LN95HA

Ashwood Close

LN95AT

Elmhirst Road

LN96AB

Foundry Street

LN95LN

Low Toynton Close

PE227RD

Horncastle Road

LN96FA

Jack Simpson Close

LN96PR

Saxon Way

LN96JW

Deveraux Way

LN95BU

Dog Kennel Lane

LN95DD

Stonewell Row

LN96EJ

Sellwood Gardens

LN96EF

South Street

LN95SS

Barley Way

LN96ED

The Wong

LN96AG

Foundry Street

LN96HZ

High Lane

LN95RA

Thimbleby Road

LN95AW

Lincoln Road

LN96RR

Jessop Close

LN96EB

The Wong

LN95AX

Prospect Street

LN95EN

Louth Road

LN96JA

Horncastle

LN95DQ

Orchard Way

LN96JL

Horncastle

PE227PN

Highgate Lane

LN95SU

Millstone Close

LN95BA

Prospect Street

LN95BD

Mark Avenue

Data Sources

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