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Priory & St James'

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About

Priory & St James' ward encompasses the historic core of Louth, a market town. The area is defined by its medieval street pattern, with narrow lanes converging on the market place. The parish church of St James, with its notable spire, is a central landmark. The ward includes residential streets with a mix of housing from Georgian and Victorian periods, alongside local shops and services that serve the immediate community.

The ward functions as the commercial and civic heart of Louth, containing the town's main retail thoroughfares and the council offices. The River Lud runs through the area, partly channelled through the town's streets. Weekly markets are held in the central square, continuing a long-standing tradition. This area has a concentrated population, with housing often situated above street-level businesses, contributing to its urban character within the wider district.

Area overview

On average Priory & St James' has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Priory & St James' is £44,504 per year. There are 5 schools in Priory & St James': 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Priory & St James' is home to around 4,893 people, with a population density of about 3,860.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Priory & St James' Population
4,893
Population density
3,860.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.41(+181%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.31(+23%)
Shoplifting
34.95(+302%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+29%)
Public order
6.95(0%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,607
94.17%
Other White
116
2.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.41%
Other Asian
18
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.37%
Total population: 4,892

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
26.96%
No qualifications
828
20.18%
Level 3 (A level)
757
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
646
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
441
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 4,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
817
32.8%
Owns outright
814
32.68%
Owns with a mortgage
503
20.19%
Other social rented
206
8.27%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.81%
Total households: 2,491

Property prices in Priory & St James'

Median price£167,500
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £248K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 (about £206 per square foot) in Priory & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Priory & St James' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£300,000£240
Semi-Detached13£225,000£195
Terraced43£140,000£202
Flats3£105,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Priory & St James'

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory & St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£87,500£149,000£123,650
2017£208,000£116,500£147,000£117,000
2018£195,500£92,000£140,000£125,000
2019£195,000£103,500£162,500£115,750
2020£230,000£119,000£155,500£124,500
2021£239,975£108,500£160,000£130,000
2022£275,000£102,000£197,500£132,500
2023£252,500£86,750£170,000£156,500
2024£308,000£70,000£210,000£157,900
2025£245,000£88,000£245,000£140,000
2026£355,000£122,000£139,000£146,200
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory & St James'.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory & St James'.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£138£173£165
2017£190£139£151£149
2018£181£146£122£154
2019£196£145£151£146
2020£190£97£179£158
2021£218£158£167£171
2022£285£175£199£192
2023£251£155£195£206
2024£247£92£205£181
2025£239£123£232£194
2026£244£202£145£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Priory & St James'.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Priory & St James' in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Priory & St James'

Is Priory & St James' safe?

Priory & St James' records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Priory & St James'?

The median sale price in Priory & St James' is £167,500 (about £206 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Priory & St James'?

Priory & St James' has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Priory & St James'?

Priory & St James' scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Priory & St James' sits around rank 12,189 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 Priory & St James'?

The average household income in Priory & St James' is around £44,504 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Priory & St James'?

Priory & St James' is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andrew Leonard (Independent) and Darren Lee Hobson (Independent).

All postcodes in Priory & St James'

LN118DQ

Lacey Gardens

LN119BS

Church Street

LN110HE

High Holme Road

LN119FB

Robinson Lane

LN119HJ

Lee Street

LN119AJ

Eastgate

LN119EZ

Kidgate

LN119YG

Eastgate

LN110JP

James Street

LN118DA

Eastgate

LN119DL

Mabel Orchard

LN119QE

Eastgate

LN119FA

Printers Place

LN119JA

Royal Oak Court

LN110GH

Wellington Mews

LN119HD

Upgate

LN119JQ

Mercer Row

LN110NF

Ramsgate

LN119AG

Eastgate

LN119PD

Market Place

LN119ER

Upgate

LN119YH

Westgate

LN119DD

Church Street

LN110LZ

Northgate Court

LN118DN

Monks Dyke Road

LN119BT

Kidgate

LN119AS

Priory Close

LN110LH

Chequergate

LN119BF

Kidgate Court

LN117AA

Commercial Road

LN119AL

Priory Road

LN119YD

Westgate

LN119PB

Market Place

LN118DY

Almond Crescent

LN119QJ

Cornmarket

LN110LE

Charles Street

LN110HW

Kings Mews

LN119JG

Mercer Row

LN119HH

Newmarket

LN110ES

Union Street

LN119BZ

Church Street

LN110JT

Newbridge Hill

LN110NN

Leakes Court

LN110GL

Allison Road

LN119FD

Russet Drive

LN119NQ

Nichol Hill

LN119DA

St Michaels Road

LN110ZN

La Ferte Bernard Close

LN110FG

Grays Court

LN110LB

Charles Street

LN119AY

Windsor Mews

LN118DL

Trinity Lane

LN110JY

James Court

LN110EL

Grays Road

LN119HL

School House Cottages

LN119AW

Monks Dyke Road

LN119AE

Albion Place

LN118DB

Eastgate

LN118DF

Lacey Gardens

LN110LG

Kiln Lane

LN119PR

Spring Court

LN119FE

Bramley Close

LN110ET

High Holme Road

LN119BU

Kidgate

LN110UB

Parsons Halt

LN119ND

Eastgate

LN119PT

Eastgate

LN110NH

Pullman Terrace

LN110DX

Grimsby Road

LN119DG

Watts Lane

LN119DU

Little Lane

LN119AN

Monks Dyke Road

LN110LU

Kiln Lane

LN119DF

South Terrace

LN110DR

Bridge Street

LN110PS

Station Approach

LN119BD

Alpha Terrace

LN119DW

Mount Pleasant

LN119BG

Burnt Hill Lane

LN119BW

Church Street

LN119BA

Aswell Street

LN111DW

Priory & St James'

LN119QF

Priory & St James'

LN110LR

Northgate

LN110NW

Chequergate

LN119AB

Eastgate

LN119WE

Eastgate

LN118DJ

Eastgate

LN119NR

Market Place

LN110NE

Ramsgate

LN119AU

Queen Street

LN119HN

Kidgate

LN110DP

Bridge Street

LN110ZP

Ramsgate Road

LN119AR

Monks Dyke Road

LN110JU

Newbridge Hill

LN119EF

Newmarket

LN119EA

Forman Walk

LN119HR

Newmarket

LN110ER

Cistern Gate

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.