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Ruskington West & Cranwell

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About

Ruskington West & Cranwell is a rural area dominated by agricultural land and RAF Cranwell. The village of Cranwell is defined by its military connection, home to the Royal Air Force College which trains officers. Ruskington is a larger settlement with a traditional linear layout along High Street, featuring local shops and services. The landscape is primarily flat, open farmland, with field boundaries and drainage channels characteristic of the Lincolnshire fens.

A notable local landmark is the Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, displaying historic aircraft. The area's road network connects it to Sleaford, with the A15 running nearby. Residential areas consist mainly of post-war housing, with some older properties in Ruskington's core. The presence of the airbase brings a distinct rhythm to daily life, with military personnel integrated into the local community.

Area overview

On average Ruskington West & Cranwell has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ruskington West & Cranwell is £64,088 per year. There are 2 schools in Ruskington West & Cranwell: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ruskington West & Cranwell is home to around 6,380 people, with a population density of about 102.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ruskington West & Cranwell Population
6,380
Population density
102.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.19(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.64(-66%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.04(-73%)
Other theft
1.72(-70%)
Vehicle crime
1.25(-70%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,050
94.83%
Other White
119
1.87%
Irish
30
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.41%
Total population: 6,380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,713
32.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,320
24.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
790
14.89%
No qualifications
660
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
878
35.98%
Owns with a mortgage
716
29.34%
Other forms of private rent
385
15.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
12.95%
Social rents from council
101
4.14%
Total households: 2,440

Property prices in Ruskington West & Cranwell

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Ruskington West & Cranwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ruskington West & Cranwell 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 Ruskington West & Cranwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£277,475
Semi-Detached32£206,500
Terraced10£158,750

10 years median price trend in Ruskington West & Cranwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruskington West & Cranwell.

All postcodes in Ruskington West & Cranwell

NG349GY

The Paddock

LN43LJ

Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

LN43PW

Almonds Green

NG348EQ

Hillcrest

NG348HD

Central Drive

NG348RH

Lincoln Road

NG348RN

Airship Road

NG348XA

St Martins Close

LN43YD

Beech Grove

NG348DF

Old School Lane

NG348HX

Lime Close

NG348RL

Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford

NG348DZ

Primrose Lane

NG348EA

Beagle Lane

NG348XE

St Georges Close

NG348XD

St Catherines Avenue

NG349AR

Lincoln Road

NG348RD

Westcliffe Road

LN43JB

Heath Road

NG348DD

Sleaford Road

NG348GS

Cherry Tree Crescent

NG348HG

Cranwell Avenue

NG348HW

Western Approach

NG348HZ

Flowerdown Avenue

NG348RJ

Lincoln Road

NG348DB

St Benedicts Close

NG348HH

Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford

LN43AT

Lincoln Road

LN43NT

Vicarage Lane

NG348XG

The Willows

NG349AS

Lincoln Road

NG349EN

Manor Street

NG348FG

Bristow Road

NG349AF

St Clements Road

NG349AY

Westcliffe Road

NG348EJ

High Dyke Road

NG349AW

Lincoln Road

NG349HJ

Nene Close

LN43NS

Main Street

LN43PL

Farriers Court

LN43YB

Beech Grove

NG348EB

Bristol House Road

NG349EG

Brauncewell Close

NG348HU

North Drive

NG349AL

West Road

NG348DA

Guthram Court

NG349EW

Manor Street

LN43QD

Moor Lane

NG348DX

Beacon Road

NG348FJ

Ison Close

NG348XB

St Christophers Close

NG349XH

Legion Way

LN50DH

Cranwell, Leasingham & Wilsford

NG348DU

College Road

NG348ED

Malcolm Avenue

NG348RF

Ruskington

NG348RW

Airship Road

LN43BT

Main Street

NG348DG

North Road

NG348EN

Selvayns Drive

NG349GQ

Brookside Close

NG349XG

Saxon Way

NG348FH

Frank Whittle Close

NG348HT

Chestnut Avenue

NG349AG

Leasingham Lane

NG349FP

All Saints Close

LN43JQ

Church Avenue

NG349AA

Rectory Road

LN43LL

Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

LN43NL

Glebe Close

NG348DN

College Road

NG348DW

Crane Close

NG348EW

Wylson Close

NG348ZU

The Hawthorns

NG349FJ

Meadowbrook

NG349GU

Westbeck

LN43JL

Slate House Cottages

LN43YA

Maple Grove

NG348FR

Eastview Close

NG348HA

Airmanship Road

Data Sources

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