Ingoldmells is a coastal ward in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, known for its proximity to popular seaside destinations. The area includes part of the Skegness coastline, featuring sandy beaches and holiday parks that attract visitors. Ingoldmells is home to Fantasy Island, a well-known amusement park, and a bustling market offering a mix of goods. The ward has a mix of residential and tourist-focused developments, with caravan parks and holiday homes common in the area.
The local economy relies heavily on tourism, with seasonal businesses playing a key role. Ingoldmells is connected to Skegness by road, making it accessible for day-trippers and holidaymakers. The ward has a small permanent population, but numbers swell during peak seasons. Green spaces and coastal walks provide leisure opportunities outside the main tourist areas. The mix of local community and visitor infrastructure defines the character of Ingoldmells.
Area overview
On average Ingoldmells has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 400 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ingoldmells is £27,000 per year. There are 1 schools in Ingoldmells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
400
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Ingoldmells Population
2,268
Population density
141.6 per km²
Demographics
British
2,128
93.91%
Other White
77
3.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
0.71%
Pakistani
8
0.35%
Irish
6
0.26%
Total population: 2,266
Christian
1,173
51.72%
No religion
962
42.42%
Not answered
101
4.45%
Muslim
17
0.75%
Other religion
12
0.53%
Total population: 2,268
No qualifications
874
43.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
253
12.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
244
12.03%
Level 4 qualifications or above
230
11.34%
Level 3 (A level)
222
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 2,028
Retired
743
36.67%
Employed
722
35.64%
Long-term sick or disabled
194
9.58%
Looking after home or family
127
6.27%
Unemployed
92
4.54%
Total 16+ residents: 2,026
Housing
Owns outright
576
54.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
15.28%
Other social rented
127
11.98%
Owns with a mortgage
90
8.49%
Other forms of private rent
51
4.81%
Total households: 1,060
Detached
451
42.59%
Caravan/temporary
216
20.4%
Semi-detached
207
19.55%
Purpose-built flat
87
8.22%
Terraced
44
4.15%
Total households: 1,059
Property prices in Ingoldmells
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £191,560 in Ingoldmells area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £400,000.
