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About

Lyddington ward encompasses the village of Lyddington and the smaller hamlet of Belmesthorpe, situated in the northeastern corner of Rutland. The area is characterised by agricultural land and the course of the River Gwash, which flows to the east. The built environment consists primarily of traditional limestone cottages and houses, reflecting the local geology and historical building practices. The overall landscape is one of rural settlement within a working farmland setting.

The village centre is a designated Conservation Area, with its linear layout following the historic ridge route. A notable feature is the Bede House, a medieval palace of the Bishops of Lincoln later converted into almshouses, which stands as a significant historical structure. Community life includes a parish church, a village hall, and a public house. The ward maintains a quiet, residential character distinct from the more visitor-focused Rutland Water area to the west.

Area overview

On average Lyddington has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lyddington is £60,923 per year. The median sale price in Lyddington is £805,000 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £537,000 and £1,070,500. Lyddington is home to around 1,340 people, with a population density of about 38.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lyddington Population
1,340
Population density
38.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.45(+154%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.21(-76%)
Burglary
4.48(+35%)
Other theft
2.24(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.49(-80%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,248
93%
Other White
47
3.5%
Irish
11
0.82%
Indian
6
0.45%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.45%
Total population: 1,342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
560
47.99%
Level 3 (A level)
184
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
153
13.11%
No qualifications
117
10.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
78
6.68%
Total 16+ residents: 1,167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
316
52.67%
Owns with a mortgage
179
29.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
62
10.33%
Other social rented
22
3.67%
Other forms of private rent
13
2.17%
Total households: 600

Property prices in Lyddington

Median price: £805,000
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 12
Typical range (middle 50%): £537K – £1.1M

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £805,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Lyddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lyddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£887,500£342
Terraced1£348,000£348
Semi-Detached1£210,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lyddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyddington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456,000£299,950£460,000
2017£480,000£248,500£315,000
2018£542,000£286,250£450,000
2019£525,000£450,000£320,000
2020£470,000£165,000£235,000
2021£635,000£275,000£261,250
2022£630,000£565,000£235,000
2023£750,000£395,000£187,500
2024£577,500£295,625£342,500
2025£795,000£217,500£238,500
2026£925,000£210,000£348,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyddington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£249£284
2017£255£218£230
2018£341£223£309
2019£291£284£297
2020£312£216£245
2021£330£262£327
2022£377£319£437
2023£398£308£356
2024£332£276£302
2025£342£336£318
2026£257—£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rutland district.

Band A£1,825
Band B£2,129
Band C£2,433
Band D£2,738
Band E£3,346
Band F£3,954
Band G£4,563
Band H£5,475

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lyddington ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Jonathan Brown

Lyddington - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Lyddington

Is Lyddington safe?

Lyddington records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lyddington?

The median sale price in Lyddington is £805,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Lyddington?

Lyddington scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lyddington sits around rank 23,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lyddington?

The average household income in Lyddington is around £60,923 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lyddington?

Lyddington is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andrew Jonathan Brown (Independent).