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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 48 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
48
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
23.36(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.13(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(-13%)
Burglary
6.45(+94%)
Other theft
3.56(-38%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Marshchapel & Somercotes area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £735,000.

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
Semi-Detached8£177,500
Detached50£292,000
Terraced5£148,000

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

LN117RJ

The Hill

DN365SA

Swaby Close

LN117RL

Pump Lane

LN117HT

Carters Garth Close

LN117NN

The Common

LN117UD

Osier Holt

LN117JX

Ludney Lane

LN117SU

Ings Lane

LN117JG

Main Road

DN365TX

Cowper Close

LN117PN

Keeling Street

DN365TW

Church Lane

LN117QT

Keeling Street

LN117JU

Main Road

LN117EJ

Louth Road

DN365TP

Mill Close

LN117JA

High Street

LN117DE

Owes Lane

LN117JE

Ivy Lane

LN117PD

Marsh Lane

LN117HY

Carters Garth Close

LN117RR

Botolph's View

LN117RF

Churchill Close

LN117LR

Conisholme Road

LN117BL

East Row

DN365SU

Mill Lane

LN117RU

Warren Road

DN365TA

North Lane

LN117PX

South Road

LN117LZ

Barrowgate Lane

LN117GD

Mottram Close

LN117QA

Field Lane

LN117RT

Marsh Lane

LN117BE

Firebeacon Lane

LN117TT

Rimac Road

LN117JF

Coalshore Lane

LN117RW

Freshney Close

LN117BH

Town Street

LN117TU

Church Lane

LN117LX

Church Lane

LN117SX

North End

LN117PZ

Church End

LN117QX

Warren Road

LN117QL

Keeling Street

LN117SP

North End

DN365UD

Willow Tree Lane

LN117JH

Elland Way

LN117JZ

Brickyard Cottages

LN117QS

Churchill Road

LN117GB

Squires Meadow

LN117DQ

Church Lane

LN117NU

Ark Road

LN117QW

Churchill Road

LN117NW

Green Lane

LN117RB

Warren Road

LN117SN

Main Road

LN117TL

Main Road

LN117SF

Main Road

LN117PU

Piccathorpe Road

LN117PB

Marshchapel & Somercotes

LN117SW

Lindum Terrace

LN117PE

Evison Way

LN117RD

Browns Lane

LN117RY

Church Lane

LN117PL

Keeling Street

LN117QU

Keeling Street

LN117HU

Mill Lane

LN117DW

Tulip Way

LN117DL

West Lane

DN365UB

Lowgate

LN117JW

Buttgate

LN117NR

Cemetery Road

LN117SS

Main Road

LN117QR

Locksley Way

DN365FL

Low Road

DN365SZ

Fieldsend Terrace

DN365TF

Sea Dyke Way

LN117JQ

Whyalla Close

LN117HZ

Chapel Lane

LN117QZ

Fairfield

LN117QN

Keeling Street

LN117QD

South Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.