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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

LN69AR

Dambuster Court

NG237EE

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN65UT

Lincoln Road

LN69DU

Thorpe Lane

LN69GX

Leveret Chase

LN69DB

Swinderby Road

LN65XR

Swallow Avenue

LN65RA

Cherrytrees

LN69NB

Beechcroft Close

LN65AA

Oakfield Road

LN69NL

Wood Lane

LN65AX

Denefield

LN69UW

Doe Close

LN69NR

The Birches

LN69BU

Whisby Crossroads

LN69BX

Doddington Road

LN65ST

The Dene

LN69LS

Manor Road

LN69DE

Eagle Road

LN69EZ

Besthorpe Road

LN65TE

Woodland Avenue

LN59JE

Clay Lane

LN59HT

High Street

LN69FE

Blackberry Close

LN69QF

Thurlby Moor

LN65SR

Old Vicarage Gardens

LN69PX

Rose Hip Walk

LN64RJ

Queensway

LN65SE

Mallard Close

LN65SU

Dene Close

LN69LP

Collingham Road

LN59LJ

Brocklebank Close

LN59GL

Moorland Close

LN69DN

Eagle Moor

LN69EY

School Lane

LN69DX

Falcon Close

LN65UL

Jerusalem Road

LN69XJ

Thistle Way

LN69AJ

Middle Lane

LN69EF

Wesley Way

LN59PF

Hallfield

LN69NY

Sinderson Meadows

LN69QJ

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN69EH

Meadow Lane

LN69GE

Cheshire Lane

LN59DZ

Harmston Road

LN65XF

Birds Holt Close

LN65SJ

Waterloo Lane

LN69YR

Campion Lane

LN69NJ

Wood Lane

LN69GL

Sykes Close

LN69JF

Sorrel Road

LN50ST

Carlton Road

LN66AH

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN65UD

Wood Bank

LN69JR

Newark Road

LN59EF

Baileys Lane

LN64RL

Jerusalem

LN69DY

Thorpe Lane

LN65XG

Swallow Avenue

LN69WY

Gray Lane

LN59EW

Reynolds Paddock

LN59XP

Old Brickkiln Lane

LN65AL

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN59HN

Broughton Road

LN65SP

Gardenfield

LN65XN

Swallow Avenue

LN69HA

Hives Lane

LN64RT

Main Street

LN65UH

Wellington Close

LN59DX

Moor Lane

LN65TY

Saxilby Road

NG237HU

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN69PZ

Privet Walk

LN66AE

Peony Way

LN59HX

Bridle Lane

LN59HZ

Brewery Lane

LN59NS

Maple Drive

LN69ND

Longacre Park

LN59JD

Westhall Close

LN59FJ

Pinfold Close

LN69EE

Manor Close

LN59JR

Lincoln Road

LN65XP

Swallow Avenue

LN69GN

Acorn Drive

LN64RU

Main Street

LN65TW

Jerusalem Road

LN59FU

Middlegate

LN65AG

Skellingthorpe & Eagle

LN66AJ

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN66AL

Witham St Hughs & Swinderby

LN59HS

Church Lane

LN69JT

Butt Lane

LN65AU

Badgers Close

LN66AU

Daffodil Way

LN69NH

Newark Road

LN65XB

Hodson Close

LN69GB

Gibson Green

LN65AW

Foxfield Close

LN69DS

Harby Lane

Data Sources

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