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Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby

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About

Marshchapel, Somercotes, and Grimoldby form a cluster of villages situated on the flat, reclaimed farmland of the Lincolnshire Marsh. The landscape is defined by wide skies, straight drainage ditches, and expansive fields. The area feels removed from the main coastal resorts, with a quiet character centred on agriculture and local community life.

A network of rural lanes connects the villages, passing traditional brick and pantile cottages. The parish church in Grimoldby is dedicated to St. Edith, a dedication shared by only a handful of churches in England. The villages provide a peaceful, inland base near the saltmarshes and the larger market town of Louth.

Area overview

On average Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby is £45,553 per year. There are 6 schools in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby is home to around 6,516 people, with a population density of about 51.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby Population
6,516
Population density
51.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.27(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.58(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-36%)
Burglary
3.38(+2%)
Other theft
2.46(-57%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,316
96.9%
Other White
41
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.38%
Irish
23
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,518

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,364
24.49%
No qualifications
1,165
20.92%
Level 3 (A level)
929
16.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
878
15.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
674
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,570

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,541
53.96%
Owns with a mortgage
771
27%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
9.21%
Other social rented
154
5.39%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.84%
Total households: 2,856

Property prices in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £343K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats1£345,000£143
Detached56£302,475£226
Semi-Detached14£177,500£203
Terraced7£160,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,975£120,250£125,750
2017£201,500£137,500£113,750
2018£213,000£164,995£98,250
2019£244,500£165,475£134,475
2020£257,500£165,000£123,000
2021£270,000£160,000£128,000
2022£320,000£178,725£158,000
2023£276,500£210,000£124,500
2024£335,000£170,000£138,250
2025£270,000£173,750£148,000
2026£365,000£179,000£182,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£129£127
2017£165£151£142
2018£169£161£139
2019£173£155£146
2020£185£170£137
2021£196£173£152
2022£235£167£173
2023£227£221£184
2024£233£196£149
2025£232£195£186
2026£205£211£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby

Is Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby safe?

Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby?

The median sale price in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby is £252,500 (about £211 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby?

Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby?

Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby sits around rank 15,119 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 Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby?

The average household income in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby is around £45,553 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby

LN111SA

Grimoldby

LN117ET

Chapel Lane

LN111TG

Grimoldby

DN365TQ

Hallgarth

LN118HE

Manby Middlegate

LN110NX

Austen Fen

LN117RB

Warren Road

LN117QW

Churchill Road

LN118UB

Meteor Road

LN118TG

Northgate Lane

DN365TA

North Lane

LN117JE

Ivy Lane

LN118GP

Grimoldby

LN111UP

Grimoldby

LN110PF

Main Road

LN117JA

High Street

DN365TJ

Littlefield Lane

LN118EB

Manby Middlegate

LN117LW

Holmes Lane

LN110PU

Dickens Beck Lane

LN111SL

Grimoldby

LN111TY

Grimoldby

LN111TJ

Grimoldby

LN111TR

Grimoldby

LN110QH

North End

LN117EP

School Lane

LN117LH

Jubilee Road

LN118SW

Tinkle Street

LN117HX

Main Road

LN117JZ

Brickyard Cottages

DN365TE

Sea Dyke Way

LN111TS

Grimoldby

LN118TN

Orchard Park

LN117PZ

Church End

LN117FD

Stapes Garth

LN117JH

Elland Way

LN111UF

Grimoldby

LN118UJ

Spitfire Avenue

LN117DD

Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117QT

Keeling Street

LN118SY

Spinney Close

LN117NW

Green Lane

LN110PA

Fire Beacon Lane

LN117BE

Firebeacon Lane

LN118HG

Carlton Road

LN111TT

Grimoldby

LN117EJ

Louth Road

LN117PF

Humberstone Holt

LN110QE

High Bridge Road

LN118SU

Manby Middlegate

LN117DW

Tulip Way

LN111SU

Grimoldby

LN117JD

Wragholme Road

LN111TZ

Grimoldby

DN365TL

Duckthorpe Lane

LN110PG

Main Road

LN118SS

St Edith Gate

LN117GA

Somerfield Drive

LN111TB

Grimoldby

LN110PD

Grange Lane

LN117RH

Keeling Street

DN365TF

Sea Dyke Way

LN111TH

Grimoldby

LN117JX

Ludney Lane

LN118TU

Canberra Crescent

LN111SG

Grimoldby

LN111TU

Grimoldby

LN117QZ

Fairfield

LN111UH

Grimoldby

LN117ER

Meadow Lane

LN117EW

Back Lane

DN365TN

West End Lane

LN117PN

Keeling Street

LN117QU

Keeling Street

LN117QH

Gibsons Gardens

LN117LL

Bank End

LN117PS

Conisholme Road

LN117EX

Pedlar Lane

LN110PE

Fulstow

LN110YD

Roberts Meadow

LN110QA

High Street

LN118TJ

Middlesykes Lane

LN111SR

Grimoldby

LN117DX

Keddington Lane

LN117RF

Churchill Close

LN117QD

South Road

LN118TZ

Swift Avenue

LN117LA

Biergate Lane

DN365TB

Northway

LN117DA

Ings Lane

LN117HU

Mill Lane

LN118UL

Gladiator Road

LN117BQ

Billingsgate

LN117JG

Main Road

LN118HQ

Chapel Lane

LN111SF

Grimoldby

LN117LJ

Bank End

LN111UJ

Grimoldby

LN110PP

King Street

LN118US

Park Lane

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.