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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Roughton is £238,000 (around £234 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £196,125 and £348,450. 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

Median price: £238,000
Price per sq ft: £234
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £196K – £348K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Roughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £705,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£305,000£249
Semi-Detached4£198,500£237
Terraced3£155,000£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roughton.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£270,000£161,000
2017£250,000£134,500
2018£292,000£139,000
2019£330,000£161,660
2020£323,500£176,225
2021£451,250£182,500
2022£302,500£265,000
2023£370,000£201,375
2024£350,000£175,000
2025£342,500£204,500
2026£287,500£198,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roughton.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£177£174
2017£175£167
2018£205£177
2019£210£191
2020£222£188
2021£243£158
2022£257£228
2023£299£155
2024£249£303
2025£284£232
2026£246£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roughton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district.

Band A£1,517
Band B£1,770
Band C£2,023
Band D£2,276
Band E£2,782
Band F£3,287
Band G£3,793
Band H£4,552

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Roughton ward.

Local councillors

William Gray

Roughton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Roughton

LN106YQ

Horncastle Road

LN105HS

Duckpool Lane