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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 76 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
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'

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Priory & St James' area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 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£248,000
Flats3£88,000
Semi-Detached22£235,000
Terraced46£138,000

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'

LN110LP

Spring Terrace

LN119NE

Eastgate

LN118DG

Lacey Gardens

LN119AD

Monks Dyke Road

LN110NY

Old Mill Park

LN111BU

Eastgate

LN119DT

Little Lane

LN119PY

Cornmarket

LN119DY

Queen Street

LN110EY

High Holme Road

LN110NQ

Newbridge Hill

LN110NB

Ramsgate

LN119BL

Queen Street

LN110EH

Cedar Close

LN118DH

Lacey Gardens

LN111AL

Eastgate

LN110GT

Michael Foale Lane

LN110NG

Ramsgate

LN119QD

Cornmarket

LN110JX

High Holme Road

LN119DZ

Millgood Close

LN119EG

Newmarket

LN110UY

Newbridge Hill

LN119EH

Newmarket

LN110EN

Broadbank

LN110ND

Alexandra Road

LN111DE

Eastgate

LN110PT

Bridge Close

LN110GS

Cornish Way

LN119NP

Eastgate

LN110QL

Northgate Place

LN119DE

Church Street

LN119BP

Church Street

LN110LY

Northgate

LN118JB

Academy Way

LN110JW

James Street

LN119DR

Mount Pleasant

LN119HP

Aswell Street

LN110NJ

Ramsgate Road

LN110JN

James Street

LN110BU

Victoria Road

LN119PJ

Vickers Lane

LN110EW

Broadbank

LN110EP

Temple Terrace

LN119NB

Eastgate

LN119AP

Monks Dyke Road

LN110EQ

Broadbank

LN119PG

Eastgate

LN110BS

Orchard Close

LN119HW

Aswell Street

LN119NH

Eastgate

LN119PU

New Street

LN119FG

Worcester Close

LN119AH

Eastgate

LN119AA

Eastgate

LN110LT

Northgate

LN111BP

Priory & St James'

LN119FF

Pippin Close

LN110WS

Woodlands

LN110BF

Millers Court

LN110JR

James Street

LN119PL

Eastgate

LN119QQ

Eastgate

LN119ES

Upgate

LN110LW

Spout Yard

LN119DS

Betts Mews

LN110JJ

Eve Street

LN110LN

Northgate

LN119NL

Cannon Street

LN110GW

Avalon Way

LN119HA

Kidgate Mews

LN119AF

Orme Lane

LN119AX

Priory Road

LN119NX

Market Place

LN110GX

Taverners Court

LN110JS

Wellington Street

LN119NS

Market Place

LN119BJ

Queen Street

LN119NJ

Eastgate

LN119BX

Kidgate

LN110WQ

Northgate Mews

LN119BY

Church Street

LN110LD

Hawthorne Avenue

LN118DX

Monks Dyke Road

LN110GR

Bolle Road

LN119NW

Cannon Street

LN119NG

Eastgate

LN119HS

Cinder Lane

LN117AZ

Trinity Court

LN110DU

St Marys Lane

LN111DJ

Priory & St James'

LN110PX

The Sidings

LN119DB

Ashley Road

LN110NA

Pleasant Place

LN119QB

Cornmarket

LN110EJ

Spaw Lane

LN110JL

Eve Street

Data Sources

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