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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

LN96DR

East Street

PE227PD

Back Lane

LN95EX

Holly Close

LN96JB

Horncastle

PE227PE

Back Lane

LN95PN

Hemingby Lane

LN96AR

Holmes Way

LN96EZ

The Crescent

LN96QX

Maltby Way

LN95DJ

Lunn Close

LN95EB

North Street

LN96AN

Holt Lane

LN95RF

Home Close

LN96JN

Boston Road

LN96ES

Cromwell Avenue

LN95LY

Crowders Cottages

LN96BP

Mareham Road

LN96EG

Steve Newton Avenue

LN95BQ

Hazel Drive

LN95DX

North Street

LN96NF

Boston Road

LN95DW

Conging Street

LN96BS

Clarke Court

LN96RU

Langley Way

LN95FG

Lord Allerton Way

LN95FN

Stanley Way

LN95UB

Billy English Way

LN95DH

Lindsey Court

LN99ZZ

Horncastle

LN95HY

Bull Ring

PE227PA

Highfield Lane

LN95HH

Church Walk

LN96NE

Spilsby Road

LN95GB

Osborne Way

LN95AR

Upland Close

LN95BE

Langton Close

LN95FA

Osberton Drive

LN95BF

The Ropewalk

LN96AL

Spilsby Road

LN96SB

Holmes Way

LN96LZ

Market Place

LN96DA

Boston Road

LN96BD

Queen Street

PE227PB

Shirewood Cottage

LN96RF

Banovallum Gardens

LN95RB

Main Road

LN95HB

Market Place

LN96AS

Holmes Way

LN96RE

College Park

LN95FQ

High Street

LN96AF

Foundry Street

LN96RX

Thomas Gibson Drive

LN96AZ

East Street

LN95JB

Prospect Street

LN95AZ

Stourton Place

LN95JF

West Street

LN96SF

Whelpton Close

LN95JP

Langton Hill

LN95HX

Bull Ring

LN96RJ

College Park

LN95AU

Elmhirst Lane

LN95AG

Horncastle

LN95BJ

St Lawrence Street

LN96AT

Holmes Way

LN95LX

Elmhirst Road

LN95EY

Maple Close

LN99BF

Market Place

LN95AN

Lincoln Road

LN96RQ

Madely Close

LN96JS

Achurch Close

LN95LL

Low Toynton Road

PE227PL

Back Lane

LN96FD

Ann Wayne Avenue

LN96PH

Mareham Road

PE227PP

Horncastle

LN96DF

Tennyson Gardens

LN95BN

Market Place

LN96AA

East Street

LN96RS

Johnson Drive

LN95GD

John Brown Close

Data Sources

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