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Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

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About

Skellingthorpe sits on the western edge of Lincoln, characterised by modern housing estates developed from the late 20th century. Its landscape is largely residential, with the nearby Tritton Road forming a major commercial corridor containing retail parks and supermarkets. The area retains some open farmland to the north, providing a contrast to its suburban layout. The village is directly connected to the city, yet maintains its own distinct community identity and local amenities.

To the south, the villages of Witham and Bassingham are situated within the wider Witham valley farmlands. These are more traditional agricultural settlements with historic cores, centred around parish churches. The area is defined by the River Witham and its associated drainage channels, which influence the surrounding flat, productive fields. Bassingham is notable for its annual village show, a long-standing local event. The A46 trunk road runs nearby, linking these communities to Newark and Lincoln.

Area overview

On average Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £56,912 per year. There are 11 schools in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham: 9 primary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is home to around 14,465 people, with a population density of about 114.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham Population
14,465
Population density
114.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.36(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.68(-31%)
Other theft
5.18(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.87(-48%)
Vehicle crime
2.63(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,728
94.92%
Other White
316
2.18%
Irish
66
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.32%
Total population: 14,463

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,029
34.18%
Level 3 (A level)
2,357
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,686
14.3%
No qualifications
1,611
13.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,090
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 11,787

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,415
40.33%
Owns outright
2,251
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
732
12.22%
Social rents from council
272
4.54%
Other forms of private rent
171
2.86%
Total households: 5,988

Property prices in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

Based on 229 recent sales, the median property price is £280,495 in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham 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 Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached155£315,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached54£225,000
Terraced19£196,000

10 years median price trend in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham.

All postcodes in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

LN69HF

Spalford Road

LN59FA

Moor Lane

LN69JH

Thyme Walk

LN59FT

Lime Grove

LN65BL

Willow Close

LN65UG

Halifax Close

LN59JA

Wheatley Lane

LN69LY

Station Road

LN65UA

Old Wood

LN65UE

Monson Park

LN69JX

Church Drive

LN69PU

Sheepwalk

LN59LB

Croft Lane

LN59HB

Carlton Road

LN59JZ

High Street

LN69WP

Lavender Drive

LN69UZ

Partridge Green

LN69BQ

Blacksmiths Lane

LN69EL

Eagle Road

LN69WF

Muntjac Way

LN69JA

South Scarle Lane

LN59GZ

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN69FL

Blackbird Way

LN69HS

Eagle Road

LN65TR

High Street

LN64RR

Black Lane

LN69JU

Main Street

LN69NN

Crow Park

LN69EA

Morton Lane

LN69WW

Sunflower Close

LN65UP

Almond Grove

LN69EJ

Scarle Lane

LN69YP

Buttercup Way

LN66AT

Petunia Way

LN69ER

South Scarle Lane

LN69DP

Eagle Moor

LN64RX

Kennel Lane

LN65UN

High Street

LN59JJ

Manor Court

LN69YA

Iris Way

LN64AF

Schoolyard

LN69GP

Bowthorpe Close

LN69JE

Ravens View

LN69NT

Newark Road

LN69NP

Newark Road

LN59LD

Linga Lane

LN69JW

Butt Lane

LN59LW

Manor Orchard

LN69ZH

Daisy Road

LN59JN

Blacksmith Row

LN65SY

Coopers Holt Close

LN65TU

Stoney Yard

LN69UE

Briar Close

LN59LA

Water Lane

LN69DL

Lincoln Road

LN69BG

Main Street

LN69BT

Thorpe Road

LN59EE

South Hykeham Road

LN69UF

The Drove

LN65TG

Sunderland Close

LN65AD

Poppyfield Close

LN69GF

Nettleton Drive

LN69YT

Meadow View

LN65UY

Vicarage Drive

LN69LJ

Rookery Close

LN66AF

Hollyhock Way

LN59EZ

Hall Wath

LN64RY

Saxilby Road

LN69XG

Caraway Drive

LN65TN

Stirling Way

LN69UD

Owl Close

LN69NS

Elder Close

LN65TX

Ferry Lane

LN69DR

Green Lane

LN59JS

Eastgate

LN69TW

Bell Lane

LN69LX

Moor Lane

LN65TJ

Canberra Way

LN65UJ

Hampden Close

LN69GH

Back Lane

LN69UU

Robins Crescent

LN69YJ

Poppy Road

LN59EG

Bassingham Road

LN64AG

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN65AT

Brookfield Close

LN59HH

Bassingham Road

LN69JJ

Newark Road

LN59LG

Thurlby Road

LN59FD

Bridge Road

LN64RS

Lincoln Road

LN69XR

Camellia Way

LN65SN

Waterloo Lane

LN65TS

High Street

LN69US

Warren Lane

LN69UX

Squirrel Chase

LN66AG

Pansy Close

LN69WA

Rosemary Drive

LN64RP

Jerusalem

LN65TQ

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN69HD

Wigsley Road

Data Sources

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