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Marshchapel & Somercotes

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About

The Marshchapel & Somercotes ward encompasses a low-lying, agricultural landscape within the Lincolnshire Marshes.
This is a sparsely populated area defined by expansive, reclaimed fields, drainage channels, and wide skies. The settlement pattern consists of small, dispersed villages and farmsteads. The land use is predominantly arable, with the straight lines of field boundaries and drains creating a distinctive geometric pattern across the flat terrain.

The community is centered on the villages of Marshchapel and North Somercotes, which contain the area's key local services and facilities.
The physical environment is shaped by its history of land reclamation from the salt marsh, with sea banks providing essential flood defence. A network of quiet, straight roads connects the isolated settlements. The area's character is fundamentally rural and quiet, with the surrounding agricultural land defining the daily rhythm.

Area overview

On average Marshchapel & Somercotes has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marshchapel & Somercotes is £41,465 per year. There are 4 schools in Marshchapel & Somercotes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Marshchapel & Somercotes is home to around 4,494 people, with a population density of about 42.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marshchapel & Somercotes Population
4,494
Population density
42.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.03(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(-7%)
Burglary
6.23(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.12(-31%)
Other theft
4.23(-27%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,357
96.95%
Other White
26
0.58%
Irish
23
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.31%
Other Asian
10
0.22%
Total population: 4,494

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
948
24.2%
Level 4 qualifications or above
849
21.67%
Level 3 (A level)
626
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
594
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
470
12%
Total 16+ residents: 3,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,120
56.2%
Owns with a mortgage
488
24.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
9.13%
Other social rented
111
5.57%
Other forms of private rent
64
3.21%
Total households: 1,993

Property prices in Marshchapel & Somercotes

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Marshchapel & Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marshchapel & Somercotes 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 Marshchapel & Somercotes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£270,000
Semi-Detached6£194,000
Terraced4£146,500

10 years median price trend in Marshchapel & Somercotes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marshchapel & Somercotes.

All postcodes in Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117PS

Conisholme Road

LN117QY

St Annes Avenue

LN117RG

Locksley Close

LN117GA

Somerfield Drive

LN117RP

Sea Lane

LN117SP

North End

LN117TS

Rimac

DN365TB

Northway

DN365TX

Cowper Close

LN117LW

Holmes Lane

LN117TA

Saltergate

LN117DE

Owes Lane

LN117NP

Wembley Road

LN117ST

Ings Lane

LN117UL

Holmes Close

LN117BF

Keeling Street

LN117NT

Marsh Lane

LN117QT

Keeling Street

LN117TJ

Fishmere Gate

LN117PZ

Church End

LN117RF

Churchill Close

LN117NR

Cemetery Road

LN117SX

North End

LN117HY

Carters Garth Close

LN117PU

Piccathorpe Road

LN117QR

Locksley Way

LN117LU

Fen Lane

LN117RD

Browns Lane

LN117TW

Mill Lane

LN117UD

Osier Holt

LN117FD

Stapes Garth

LN117JE

Ivy Lane

LN117JH

Elland Way

LN117JT

Conisholme Road

LN117JY

Fen Lane

LN117NW

Green Lane

LN117QG

Woolpack Meadows

LN117RJ

The Hill

DN365TF

Sea Dyke Way

DN365UE

Coal Shore Lane

LN117HU

Mill Lane

LN117PY

Millfield Road

LN117QW

Churchill Road

LN117RR

Botolph's View

DN365TZ

Sea Dyke Way

LN117GD

Mottram Close

LN117JZ

Brickyard Cottages

LN117QP

Sandy Lane

LN117RH

Keeling Street

LN117NA

Pickathorpe Lane

LN117RN

Main Road

LN117JF

Coalshore Lane

LN117SF

Main Road

LN110PA

Fire Beacon Lane

LN117JS

Main Road

LN117NH

Willerton Road

LN117PR

Keeling Street

LN117LL

Bank End

LN117RA

Warren Road

LN117SG

Louth Road

LN117DW

Tulip Way

LN117PL

Keeling Street

LN117NL

Warren Side

LN117TU

Church Lane

DN365FA

Hallgarth

DN365SX

Sea Dyke Way

DN365TD

Sea Dyke Way

DN365SU

Mill Lane

LN117BN

East Row

LN117DB

Ings Lane

LN117RX

Wine Hill Lane

DN365TS

Plumtree Drive

LN117LX

Church Lane

LN117LZ

Barrowgate Lane

LN117QX

Warren Road

LN117TT

Rimac Road

DN365TN

West End Lane

DN365TW

Church Lane

LN117BL

East Row

LN117BQ

Billingsgate

LN117DL

West Lane

LN117JB

Poors End

LN117RY

Church Lane

LN117SW

Lindum Terrace

DN365TL

Duckthorpe Lane

LN117GB

Squires Meadow

LN117JA

High Street

LN117LR

Conisholme Road

LN117RZ

Main Road

LN117SZ

Long Gate

DN365UB

Lowgate

LN117LP

Eau Bank

LN117BG

Beirgate

LN117DD

Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117SD

Haven Bank

LN117QJ

Keeling Street

LN117DH

Saddleback Road

LN117QU

Keeling Street

LN117SU

Ings Lane

DN365TR

Harpham Road

Data Sources

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