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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,938 per year. The median sale price in Horncastle is £195,000 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £265,000. There are 3 schools in Horncastle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
12%
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

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £216
Sales (last 12 months): 131
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £265K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Horncastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horncastle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£250,000£239
Semi-Detached28£180,000£215
Terraced37£150,000£177
Flats4£94,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horncastle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horncastle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,000£70,000£158,500£117,500
2017£218,000£110,000£148,750£106,500
2018£205,750£94,250£138,000£126,000
2019£233,725£99,000£155,000£113,475
2020£250,000£65,000£158,000£110,000
2021£249,950£102,000£166,000£129,250
2022£284,950£98,500£180,000£135,000
2023£305,000£107,000£179,750£149,950
2024£299,975£101,000£189,045£154,500
2025£273,776£117,500£179,950£148,250
2026£259,500£92,500£180,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horncastle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horncastle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£107£167£132
2017£181—£165£163
2018£204£125£188£151
2019£189£155£181£149
2020£194£97£175£151
2021£220£123£198£158
2022£253£103£231£177
2023£253£163£235£214
2024£245£154£230£198
2025£242£145£226£173
2026£241£122£215£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horncastle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horncastle in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district.

Band A£1,517
Band B£1,770
Band C£2,023
Band D£2,276
Band E£2,782
Band F£3,287
Band G£3,793
Band H£4,552

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Horncastle ward.

Local councillors

Fiona Martin

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Richard Martin Avison

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sandra Campbell-Wardman

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent