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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

LN65AR

Beaver Close

LN69GS

Fothergill Wood

LN66AW

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN69NW

Thorpe Lane

LN65TP

The Hill

LN65TD

Liverpool Drive

LN69PY

Holt Farm Paddock

LN69LT

Bulpit Lane

LN59FP

Newark Road

LN65XJ

Swallow Avenue

LN69UJ

Black Horse Drive

LN65RB

Mitchell Close

LN59LH

High Street

LN69ET

Swinderby Road

LN69HY

Morton Lane

LN65AE

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN65UX

Station Field

LN69BN

School Lane

LN69HE

Spalford Road

LN69DW

Mill Lane

LN59LL

Chestnut Crescent

LN69HT

Eagle Road

LN65XW

Swallow Avenue

LN69QA

Patch Road

LN69GG

Nettleton Drive

LN66AQ

Azalea Lane

LN59GY

Ash Tree Way

LN59EH

Stone Lane

LN65AS

Poachers Brook

LN59LQ

Thurlby Road

LN69UG

Fox Covert

LN69GY

Fox Hollow

LN59JG

Torgate Lane

LN65SL

Waterloo Lane

LN65XS

Lapwing Close

LN59JU

Middlegate

LN65SH

Redwing Close

LN65TL

Blenheim Close

LN69ZG

Honeysuckle Road

LN59DU

Chapel Lane

LN69JS

Main Street

LN69YG

Jackson Close

LN69EU

Swinderby Road

LN65TF

Wiseholme Road

LN65SD

Martin Close

LN69HN

Newark Road

LN69JN

Brills Hill

LN69GA

Gibson Green

LN59HQ

Lincoln Road

LN69DQ

Fledgling Close

LN69EN

Eagle Road

LN64RZ

Black Lane

LN59EX

Chapel Jetty

LN69NQ

Boundary Lane

LN59FL

Sky Lane

LN69HR

Green Lane

LN69BZ

Sempers Close

LN69NE

Woodcroft

LN69YN

Meadowsweet Lane

LN69WT

Aspen Way

LN59WR

Orchard Close

LN65XA

Green Lane

LN65UU

Lincoln Road

LN59EY

High Street

LN65AF

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN69QH

Swinderby Road

LN69LU

High Street

LN65SF

Goldfinch Close

LN66AP

Aster Way

LN69JD

Moorhen Close

LN59HE

Lincoln Road

LN65RY

Whitley Close

LN59JP

Badgers Oak

LN69BS

Station Road

LN69BJ

Electric Avenue

LN69BW

Moor Lane

LN69WU

Yarrow Way

LN65SS

Dene Road

LN65TZ

Saxilby Road

LN59JQ

Lowfields

LN59JX

Lincoln Road

LN59GW

Manor Paddocks

LN69HW

The Avenue

LN59FS

Village Farm

LN64RD

Old Pits Close

LN69WE

Whitebeam Drive

LN69QE

Hedge Lane

LN65TA

Gardenfield

LN69DG

High Street

LN69PG

Wath Lane

LN69YE

Sisters Close

LN69BF

West Field Lane

LN69TN

Caraway Drive

LN65TB

Hamilton Grove

LN59JF

Navenby Lane

LN64RN

Jerusalem Cottages

LN69QQ

Wood Lane

LN59GX

Newark Road

LN69GU

Brindley Close

LN69JG

Greenfinch Crescent

Data Sources

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