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About

Legbourne ward encompasses a rural area centred around the village of Legbourne itself, along with the smaller settlements of Yarburgh and North Reston. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, characterised by open farmland and gently rolling fields typical of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The area maintains a quiet, residential character with local services focused on community needs.

A notable historical feature is Legbourne Priory, a former nunnery whose remnants contribute to the local heritage. The ward's structure is defined by the A157 road, which connects it to the nearby market town of Louth. This setting provides a distinctly pastoral environment, with footpaths and country lanes facilitating access to the surrounding farmland and quiet countryside.

Area overview

On average Legbourne has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Legbourne is £45,302 per year. There are 1 schools in Legbourne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Legbourne is home to around 2,170 people, with a population density of about 14.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Legbourne Population
2,170
Population density
14.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.28(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.38(+222%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.43(+148%)
Other theft
15.67(+175%)
Burglary
9.22(+177%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,104
96.96%
Other White
21
0.97%
Irish
10
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
557
29.98%
No qualifications
332
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
328
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
281
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
185
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 1,858

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
492
51.14%
Owns with a mortgage
203
21.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
155
16.11%
Other forms of private rent
52
5.41%
Other social rented
47
4.89%
Total households: 962

Property prices in Legbourne

Median price£382,500
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£240K – £453K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £212 per square foot) in Legbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Legbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£393,750£236
Semi-Detached4£180,000£200
Terraced2£174,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Legbourne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Legbourne.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£267,500£185,300
2017£221,350£158,500
2018£304,950£182,000
2019£310,000£164,000
2020£300,000£205,000
2021£332,500£195,000
2022£365,000£240,000
2023£389,500£195,000
2024£350,000£190,000
2025£380,000£210,000
2026£370,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Legbourne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Legbourne.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£165£179
2017£173£172
2018£183£183
2019£195£168
2020£193£189
2021£226£157
2022£274£323
2023£254£149
2024£265£238
2025£270£203
2026£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Legbourne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Legbourne 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.