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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 moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
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
45.17(+175%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.74(+28%)
Shoplifting
35.97(+305%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.01(+34%)
Public order
8.17(+17%)
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'

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Priory & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Priory & St James' 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 Priory & St James' over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£305,000
Flats2£80,000
Semi-Detached20£194,000
Terraced45£143,000

10 years median price trend in Priory & St James'

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory & St James'.

All postcodes in Priory & St James'

LN110QL

Northgate Place

LN119BA

Aswell Street

LN110NY

Old Mill Park

LN119BY

Church Street

LN119BG

Burnt Hill Lane

LN119DF

South Terrace

LN119ND

Eastgate

LN119AX

Priory Road

LN119ES

Upgate

LN119PR

Spring Court

LN110LY

Northgate

LN117AA

Commercial Road

LN119BU

Kidgate

LN119HJ

Lee Street

LN119NB

Eastgate

LN110NH

Pullman Terrace

LN111BU

Eastgate

LN119PG

Eastgate

LN119PY

Cornmarket

LN110DU

St Marys Lane

LN110LH

Chequergate

LN110GS

Cornish Way

LN110LD

Hawthorne Avenue

LN110NF

Ramsgate

LN119AL

Priory Road

LN119HP

Aswell Street

LN119AA

Eastgate

LN110WS

Woodlands

LN118DA

Eastgate

LN119AB

Eastgate

LN119AE

Albion Place

LN119AG

Eastgate

LN119HN

Kidgate

LN111AL

Eastgate

LN119BP

Church Street

LN110EL

Grays Road

LN110GH

Wellington Mews

LN119BF

Kidgate Court

LN119FB

Robinson Lane

LN119NL

Cannon Street

LN110LR

Northgate

LN110NN

Leakes Court

LN119PU

New Street

LN110JR

James Street

LN111DE

Eastgate

LN119ER

Upgate

LN119FF

Pippin Close

LN119PL

Eastgate

LN110DR

Bridge Street

LN110ND

Alexandra Road

LN119HL

School House Cottages

LN119NQ

Nichol Hill

LN110DX

Grimsby Road

LN110JT

Newbridge Hill

LN119HS

Cinder Lane

LN119YG

Eastgate

LN118DQ

Lacey Gardens

LN119DY

Queen Street

LN119HD

Upgate

LN110EP

Temple Terrace

LN119AY

Windsor Mews

LN110GL

Allison Road

LN118DB

Eastgate

LN118DG

Lacey Gardens

LN119JA

Royal Oak Court

LN110ER

Cistern Gate

LN110JN

James Street

LN119PD

Market Place

LN119PJ

Vickers Lane

LN119WE

Eastgate

LN119FD

Russet Drive

LN119PB

Market Place

LN119BX

Kidgate

LN110EN

Broadbank

LN110ZN

La Ferte Bernard Close

LN119AS

Priory Close

LN110BF

Millers Court

LN110LP

Spring Terrace

LN119AU

Queen Street

LN119HR

Newmarket

LN110LE

Charles Street

LN110JJ

Eve Street

LN110PT

Bridge Close

LN119NS

Market Place

LN119PT

Eastgate

LN119DA

St Michaels Road

LN119DS

Betts Mews

LN119NW

Cannon Street

LN110FG

Grays Court

LN110LN

Northgate

LN119BW

Church Street

LN119YD

Westgate

LN110LT

Northgate

LN110JY

James Court

LN110PS

Station Approach

LN119EH

Newmarket

LN119NE

Eastgate

Data Sources

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