Area360 logo

Find postcode

Kelsey Wold

Interactive map displaying Kelsey Wold

About

Kelsey Wold ward is a large, predominantly rural area in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Its landscape is characterised by expansive, flat agricultural land, with fields dedicated to crops like wheat, barley, and oilseed rape. The ward includes the villages of North and South Kelsey, which serve as the main population centres. These settlements feature traditional brick and stone buildings, village greens, and historic churches, reflecting the area's long-standing agricultural character.

The geography is defined by the Lincolnshire Wolds, a range of low hills that form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A network of quiet country lanes and public footpaths connects the villages and farms, passing through this gently rolling chalk landscape. The area's economy remains closely tied to farming, with a focus on arable production. The Caistor High Street Conservation Area, noted for its Georgian architecture, is located within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Kelsey Wold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kelsey Wold is £50,099 per year. There are 2 schools in Kelsey Wold: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kelsey Wold is home to around 2,676 people, with a population density of about 33.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kelsey Wold Population
2,676
Population density
33.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.33(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(-30%)
Burglary
8.97(+169%)
Other theft
4.48(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.74(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,548
95.22%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
32
1.2%
Indian
23
0.86%
Other White
22
0.82%
Irish
11
0.41%
Total population: 2,676

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
828
36.6%
Level 3 (A level)
376
16.62%
No qualifications
327
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
323
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
221
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 2,262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
587
51.31%
Owns with a mortgage
346
30.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
92
8.04%
Other social rented
62
5.42%
Other forms of private rent
38
3.32%
Total households: 1,144

Property prices in Kelsey Wold

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Kelsey Wold area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kelsey Wold 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 Kelsey Wold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£337,500
Semi-Detached4£227,750
Terraced2£187,500

10 years median price trend in Kelsey Wold

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kelsey Wold.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.