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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

LN69ZT

Cow Lane

LN69FR

Daltons Close

LN65UW

Church Road

LN65SG

Magpie Close

LN59LE

Aubourn Road

LN69GQ

Fuchsia Way

LN59HD

Bakers Lane

LN69FB

Holme Close

LN59HG

Torgate Avenue

LN59JL

Bells Court

LN65SZ

Gardenfield

LN69FD

Eyres Lane

LN59FB

Bridge Road

LN59HJ

Sands Lane

LN69LW

High Street

LN59EA

Bassingham Road

LN69HU

Park Crescent

LN69ZJ

Violet Walk

LN69UT

Hazel Close

LN59GN

Skayman Fields

LN59DT

Royal Oak Lane

LN69WJ

New Swan Close

LN69NX

Long Lane

LN59EJ

Newark Road

LN69BY

Whisby Road

LN69FS

Copper Beech Close

LN69WR

Bramble Way

LN59HP

Brigg Lane

LN64RB

Smythson Green

LN69EB

Follet Close

LN59GP

Trinity Close

LN69XS

Cow Lane

LN69BL

Little Thorpe Lane

LN69XH

Broom Close

LN69NA

Pacey Close

LN65TT

Nurses Lane

LN69HB

Spalford Lane

LN69RT

Tall Pines Road

LN59JT

Eastfield

LN69JP

Blacksmith's Lane

LN59HU

Manor Lane

LN69DD

Eagle Road

LN69EP

High Street

LN50SS

Brigg Lane

LN65UR

Manor Grounds

LN69HP

Halfway Lane

LN69QD

Pendred Avenue

LN59FN

Old Haddington Lane

LN69QG

Bell Lane

LN65XL

Swallow Avenue

LN69WN

Bluebell Walk

LN65UZ

Lower Church Road

LN69EX

Chapel Lane

LN69JL

Folly Lane

LN59NR

Hawthorn Way

LN59LF

Fen Lane

LN69HG

Hilltop Close

LN69WD

Wells Close

LN69JB

Collingham Road

LN69HZ

Eagle Hall

LN59SX

Blackmoor Road

LN59HL

High Street

LN69GT

The Crofts

LN65SQ

Woodpecker Close

LN59HR

Church Street

LN69PT

Bracken Road

LN69GD

Hannah Crescent

LN69BH

Lincoln Lane

LN69WX

Charlock Close

LN69DT

Harby Lane

LN69DZ

The Steadings

LN69PF

Meadow Lane

LN59HA

Newark Road

LN65TH

Anson Close

LN69DJ

Church Lane

LN59DY

Malborough Lane

LN64AE

Moss Lane

LN69UL

Dankerwood Road

LN69TF

Tulip Road

LN59FH

Grange Court

LN66AN

Marigold Close

LN69ZW

Hopkinson Close

LN59JB

Norton Disney Road

LN69UY

Oak Tree Drive

LN65SA

Lincoln Road

LN69EG

Girton Lane

LN69XP

Lily Close

LN69HX

Bracken Road

LN64RH

Jerusalem Road

LN69BP

Eagle Lane

LN69XN

Orchid Way

LN69WQ

Bracken Court

LN69BE

Fosse Lane

LN69JQ

Hedge Lane

LN59HW

Vicarage Lane

LN69LG

Nightingale Close

LN69ED

Kestrel Rise

LN59LN

Holmes Field

LN69UR

Blackthorn Court

LN69DF

Merlin Close

Data Sources

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