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Marshchapel & Somercotes

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Marshchapel & Somercotes Population

4,494

Population density

42.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,357

96.95%

Other White

0.58%

Irish

0.51%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.31%

Other Asian

0.22%

Total population: 4,494

Economics

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

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

3.21%

Total households: 1,993

Property prices in Marshchapel & Somercotes

Based on 43 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£270,000	£146,000	£233,000	£350,000	£511,000
Semi-Detached	6	£194,000	£127,500	£182,000	£241,250	£277,500
Terraced	4	£146,500	£116,950	£136,750	£185,988	£277,158

10 years median price trend in Marshchapel & Somercotes

All postcodes in Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117EJ

Louth Road

LN117LH

Jubilee Road

DN365FL

Low Road

DN365SA

Swaby Close

DN365TA

North Lane

LN117QZ

Fairfield

LN117PT

South Road

LN117BW

Louth Road

LN117JW

Buttgate

LN117LA

Biergate Lane

LN117SS

Main Road

LN117DQ

Church Lane

LN117HZ

Chapel Lane

LN117JR

Church Lane

LN117LN

Bank End

LN117TB

Charles Gate

LN117DF

Warren Road

LN117HA

Jacklin Close

LN117PA

Dunes Cottage

LN117PE

Evison Way

LN117PN

Keeling Street

LN117SB

Main Road

LN117SN

Main Road

LN110NX

Austen Fen

LN117JD

Wragholme Road

LN117SE

Grey Fleet Bank

LN117UA

Three Bridge Lane

DN365TQ

Hallgarth

DN365UD

Willow Tree Lane

DN365SZ

Fieldsend Terrace

LN117NX

Donna Nook Road

LN117NN

The Common

LN117QS

Churchill Road

LN117HS

High Street

LN117PD

Marsh Lane

LN117PX

South Road

LN117RT

Marsh Lane

LN117NJ

Humberstone Villas

LN117SR

Meadowings

DN365TE

Sea Dyke Way

LN117PF

Humberstone Holt

LN117DA

Ings Lane

LN117DG

Tilleygate

LN117BH

Town Street

LN117BP

Fen Houses

LN117JX

Ludney Lane

LN117JP

Marsh Lane

LN117JQ

Whyalla Close

LN117PW

Keeling Street

LN117QB

School Lane

LN117QL

Keeling Street

LN117RL

Pump Lane

LN117TR

Sea View Road

LN117TZ

Willow Bank

DN365TJ

Littlefield Lane

LN117NU

Ark Road

LN117HX

Main Road

LN117JU

Main Road

LN117JG

Main Road

LN117RU

Warren Road

LN117SA

Mill Lane

LN117QN

Keeling Street

LN117TL

Main Road

LN117TP

Main Road

LN117HR

Buttgate

LN117LJ

Bank End

LN117NS

Common Lane

LN117QD

South Road

LN117BE

Firebeacon Lane

LN117PB

Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117RW

Freshney Close

DN365UF

North Lane

LN117LS

Main Road

LN117HT

Carters Garth Close

LN117RB

Warren Road

DN365SP

Swaby Mews

DN365TT

Victoria Close

DN365TP

Mill Close

LN117UJ

Jacklin Drive

LN117LY

Fen Lane

LN117QA

Field Lane

LN117QH

Gibsons Gardens

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Marshchapel & Somercotes

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