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Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

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About

The Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham area in North Kesteven is a mix of rural and semi-rural settlements. Skellingthorpe, close to Lincoln, has seen residential growth while retaining its village character. Witham St Hughs is a newer development with modern housing and amenities. Bassingham, further south, is a traditional village with historic buildings and a strong community feel.

The area is surrounded by farmland, with the River Witham flowing near Bassingham. Transport links include the A46 and A607, providing access to Lincoln and Newark. Local schools, shops, and pubs serve the communities, while open spaces like Bassingham Fen offer walking routes. The blend of older villages and newer developments makes this part of North Kesteven a mix of old and new.

Area overview

On average Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £46,500 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 240 recent sales, the median property price is £269,995 in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 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
Detached160£320,000
Flats1£145,000
Semi-Detached62£229,995
Terraced17£210,000

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

LN69NQ

Blacksmith Lane

LN69QD

Pendred Avenue

LN69TW

Bell Lane

LN69WE

Whitebeam Drive

LN69ZW

Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham

LN65RD

Lincoln Road

LN59HL

Broughton Road

LN59JB

Norton Disney Road

LN59JG

Middlegate

LN65SE

Mallard Close

LN65SU

Dene Close

LN65TT

Nurses Lane

LN65TU

Stoney Yard

LN65UJ

Hampden Close

LN69AS

Harrier Hill

LN69BX

Doddington Road

LN69JD

Moorhen Close

LN69WA

Rosemary Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.