How many households are in Lea?

There are 962 households in Lea

What home types are most common in Lea?

Housing mix: detached 66.0%, semi-detached 30.5%.

What are house prices in Lea?

Based on 15 recent sales, the median price is £259,000.

What's the average income in Lea?

Average resident income is about £41,700 per year.

How much social housing is near Lea?

About 4.2% across the Lea area.

Crime level in Lea is very low with about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Lea population and density?

Lea population is 2,116 with density 75.1 per km².

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 20689 of 32844 in country).

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Q: What schools in Lea and how are they rated?

There are 1 schools in Lea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East Midlands / West Lindsey / Lea

About

Lea Ward is located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, covering several rural villages and surrounding farmland. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, with fields and open spaces dominating the landscape. Villages such as Lea, Knaith, and Sturton-by-Stow are part of the ward, each with their own small communities and local amenities.

The ward is situated near the River Trent, providing a mix of riverside scenery and productive farmland. Local landmarks include historic churches and traditional village pubs, reflecting the area's long-standing rural character. Transport links include the A156 road, connecting the ward to nearby towns like Gainsborough. The quiet, countryside setting makes it a place where agriculture and small-scale community life remain central.

Area overview

On average Lea has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lea is £41,700 per year. There are 1 schools in Lea: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

4.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lea Population

2,116

Population density

75.1 per km²

Demographics

British

2,039

96.32%

Other White

1.79%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.28%

Irish

0.24%

Other Asian

0.24%

Total population: 2,117

Housing

Owns outright

535

55.5%

Owns with a mortgage

289

29.98%

Private landlord or letting agency

8.3%

Other social rented

3.53%

Other forms of private rent

1.87%

Total households: 964

Property prices in Lea

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Lea area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £452,777.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£288,500	£183,000	£263,000	£293,750	£397,527
Semi-Detached	4	£186,750	£152,025	£160,125	£212,500	£218,500
Terraced	1	£204,950	£204,950	£204,950	£204,950	£204,950

10 years price trend in Lea

All postcodes in Lea

DN215HD

Gainsborough Road

DN215PL

Gainsborough Road

DN215FH

Torksey & Stow

DN215EG

Church View

DN215LZ

High Street

DN215EE

Heynings Court

DN215EH

Anderson Way

DN215HF

Priory Way

DN215FR

Torksey & Stow

DN215FA

Torksey & Stow

DN215NA

Glentworth Road

DN215NE

Torksey & Stow

DN215NZ

Cow Lane

DN215EJ

Meadow Rise

DN215HS

Cavendish Drive

DN215ND

Westgate

DN215EU

Torksey & Stow

DN215JE

Park Close

DN215JF

Orchard Place

DN215DT

Cow Lane

DN215HZ

Gainsborough Road

DN215NF

Upton Road

DN215YR

Rose Walk

DN215PF

Hillside

DN215DR

Crowgarth Lane

DN215HX

Cromwell Avenue

DN215NP

Cow Lane

DN215JP

Gainsborough Road

DN215NQ

Church Road

DN215NY

Cade Lane

DN215EZ

Heynings Close

DN215HR

Gainsborough Road

DN215FF

Hawksland Close

DN215FJ

Torksey & Stow

DN215HE

Meadow Rise

DN215HU

Cavendish Drive

DN215EN

Gainsborough Road

DN215JD

Park Close

DN215NG

Dovecote Close

DN215NL

Cade Lane

DN215DY

Glentworth Road

DN215HA

Station Road

DN215LT

Hillside

DN215ES

Torksey & Stow

DN215FB

Heynings Close

DN215PE

Gainsborough Road

DN215ER

The Grove

DN215PG

Torksey & Stow

DN215NN

Cade Lane

DN215JN

Gainsborough Road

DN215PJ

Padmoor Lane

DN215PB

Cow Lane

DN215NH

Padmoor Lane

DN215PN

Torksey & Stow

DN215HW

Gainsborough Road

DN215JJ

Gainsborough Road

DN215PQ

Torksey & Stow

DN215DU

Glentworth Road

DN215HN

Gainsborough Road

DN215NB

Westgate

DN215NJ

Padmoor Lane

DN215NX

Avenue A

DN215PD

The Glebe

DN215JB

Gainsborough Road

DN215ET

Torksey & Stow

DN215FP

Torksey & Stow

DN215HP

The Crescent

DN215EF

Anderson Way

DN215JL

Lansdall Avenue

DN215LY

High Street

DN215NT

Avenue B

DN215PR

Cow Lane

DN215HT

Cavendish Drive

DN215NR

Avenue B

DN215NS

Church Road

DN215NU

Avenue A

DN215EP

The Grove

DN215EL

Trehampton Drive

DN215LS

Dealtry Close

DN215EW

Stainton Close

DN215JA

Rectory Lane

DN215JH

Causeway Lane

DN215JW

Green Lane

DN215HB

Station Road

DN215HY

Cavendish Drive

DN215NW

Hawksland Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail