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About

Roughton ward covers a rural expanse of the Lincolnshire Wolds, characterised by rolling chalk hills and farmland. The landscape is defined by large arable fields and scattered farmsteads, with the village of Roughton itself providing a small central hub. The area is part of a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with public footpaths traversing the wolds tops.

A specific network of quiet, hedge-lined lanes connects the hamlets, such as Oxcombe and Sotby, to the wider agricultural landscape. The geology of the wolds shapes local land use, with dry valleys a common feature. The ward's settlement pattern remains dispersed, with its economy and daily rhythms closely tied to the surrounding farming operations.

Area overview

On average Roughton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roughton is £47,216 per year. There are 1 schools in Roughton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Roughton is home to around 2,364 people, with a population density of about 19.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roughton Population
2,364
Population density
19.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.07(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.42(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-49%)
Other theft
2.96(-48%)
Burglary
2.12(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,300
97.17%
Other White
23
0.97%
Irish
12
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.25%
Total population: 2,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
569
27.21%
No qualifications
437
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
336
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
288
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
217
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 2,091

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
628
60.74%
Owns with a mortgage
237
22.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
105
10.15%
Other forms of private rent
36
3.48%
Other social rented
19
1.84%
Total households: 1,034

Property prices in Roughton

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Roughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Roughton 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 Roughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£385,000
Semi-Detached2£233,500
Terraced2£152,500

10 years median price trend in Roughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roughton.

All postcodes in Roughton

LN105HS

Duckpool Lane

Data Sources

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