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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
141
Deprivation level
7/10
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
59.45(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.69(+209%)
Other theft
21.66(+273%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.13(+116%)
Burglary
12.44(+272%)
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

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Legbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Legbourne 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 Legbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£310,500
Semi-Detached3£230,000

10 years median price trend in Legbourne

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

All postcodes in Legbourne

LN118LZ

Watery Lane

LN119RR

Legbourne

LN130DS

Legbourne

LN118LP

Cowle Lane

LN118LQ

Legbourne Road

LN118NS

Planting Side

LN118PL

Cowdyke Lane

LN130DP

School Lane

LN118RE

Harden's Lane

LN118SE

Legbourne

LN118NW

Kenwick Road

LN119RZ

Horncastle Road

LN118PE

Main Road

LN118QH

London Road

LN119QX

Halfpenny Lane

LN130AS

Rectory Cottage

LN130BL

Long Hedge Lane

LN118PD

Main Road

LN118PT

Oslear's Lane

LN130AU

Calceby Corner

LN130BD

North Lane

LN130DW

School Lane

LN130EE

Tothby Lane

LN119QU

Halfpenny Lane

LN118HD

Furze Lane

LN118NB

Top Road

LN119RW

Legbourne

LN130AY

Bluestone Heath Road

LN130ED

Greenfield Lane

LN118NH

Manor Park

LN119SR

The Terrace

LN118RQ

Legbourne

LN130BU

Pado Lane

LN130AL

Legbourne

LN130AN

Legbourne

LN118PQ

Taylors Croft

LN118PY

London Road

LN118NE

Alfred Smith Way

LN118NF

The Hollows

LN130AZ

Whitepit Way

LN130BQ

Church Lane

LN118PW

Dark Lane

LN130DU

Troutbeck Farm Cottages

Data Sources

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