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About

Ingoldmells ward encompasses a coastal stretch of Lincolnshire known for its large holiday parks and caravan sites. The area is dominated by these seasonal accommodations, which significantly swell the local population during summer months. Inland, the ward includes agricultural land and the village of Ingoldmells itself, which provides services for both residents and visitors. The economy is heavily oriented towards tourism, with a focus on family holidays and leisure activities.

A notable feature is Fantasy Island, a major theme park and market complex that serves as a central attraction. The ward's landscape is largely flat, characterised by the North Sea coastline and the surrounding fenland. This creates a distinct environment where traditional seaside resort elements meet the quieter, rural hinterland. The built environment is primarily functional, catering to the practical needs of the holiday industry.

Area overview

On average Ingoldmells has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 343 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ingoldmells is £29,456 per year. There are 1 schools in Ingoldmells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ingoldmells is home to around 2,268 people, with a population density of about 141.6 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
343
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ingoldmells Population
2,268
Population density
141.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
214.29(+522%)
Anti-social behaviour
66.58(+294%)
Other theft
36.6(+542%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.98(+303%)
Burglary
17.64(+430%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,128
93.91%
Other White
77
3.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
0.71%
Pakistani
8
0.35%
Other Asian
6
0.26%
Total population: 2,266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing

Housing tenure

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

Property prices in Ingoldmells

Median price£193,057
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £220K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £193,057 (about £232 per square foot) in Ingoldmells area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ingoldmells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£202,500£244
Semi-Detached10£168,245£224
Terraced1£157,000£172
Flats1£80,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ingoldmells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ingoldmells.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£161,000£117,000
2017£157,500£122,000
2018£175,000£132,000
2019£165,000£125,000
2020£160,000£142,500
2021£191,500£142,000
2022£212,500£170,000
2023£210,000£172,000
2024£237,495£163,395
2025£215,645£152,995
2026£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ingoldmells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ingoldmells.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£188£200
2017£165£173
2018£182£252
2019£186£159
2020£196£162
2021£214£212
2022£282£158
2023£279£208
2024£234£224
2025£241£218
2026£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ingoldmells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.