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About

St Margaret's ward covers a portion of the town of Louth, situated within the Lincolnshire Wolds. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its streets lead toward the town centre, where local commerce and services are based. The ward includes several schools and community spaces, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

The topography is generally flat, characteristic of the surrounding fenland. A notable feature is the presence of the Louth Navigation, a historic canal that once linked the town to the River Humber. This watercourse, now largely dormant, adds a distinct linear green space through parts of the ward, with paths following its former towpath.

Area overview

On average St Margaret's has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Margaret's is £43,648 per year. The median sale price in St Margaret's is £173,750 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,425 and £223,225. St Margaret's is home to around 2,888 people, with a population density of about 4,195.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Margaret's Population
2,888
Population density
4,195.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.74(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.7(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+12%)
Public order
2.77(-60%)
Other crime
2.77(+17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,775
96.05%
Other White
55
1.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.31%
Indian
7
0.24%
Total population: 2,889

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
629
27.5%
No qualifications
447
19.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
405
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
384
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
219
9.58%
Total 16+ residents: 2,287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
473
37.75%
Owns with a mortgage
364
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
12.29%
Other social rented
152
12.13%
Social rents from council
59
4.71%
Total households: 1,253

Property prices in St Margaret's

Median price: £173,750
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 54
Typical range (middle 50%): £133K – £223K

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 (about £215 per square foot) in St Margaret's area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £422,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Margaret's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£217,900£247
Semi-Detached22£160,000£189
Terraced9£160,000£215
Flats4£111,500£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Margaret's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Margaret's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,250—£146,500£122,500
2017£254,000£110,000£155,000£135,000
2018£225,000£100,000£182,500£145,250
2019£216,000£89,250£187,500£140,750
2020£226,632£95,000£163,500£132,500
2021£230,000£104,250£177,000£139,000
2022£257,500£111,725£186,973£162,500
2023£250,498£96,500£175,000£162,500
2024£223,245—£195,000£149,950
2025£245,000£105,000£132,997£170,000
2026£270,000£127,750£177,500£162,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Margaret's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Margaret's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193—£154£144
2017£183£165£171£178
2018£198£166£168£176
2019£186£139£166£180
2020£190£158£163£158
2021£197£173£182£157
2022£228£182£232£188
2023£236£153£217£216
2024£254—£204£205
2025£255£189£187£205
2026£212£210£217£222
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Margaret's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Margaret's in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district.

Band A£1,517
Band B£1,770
Band C£2,023
Band D£2,276
Band E£2,782
Band F£3,287
Band G£3,793
Band H£4,552

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for St Margaret's ward.

Local councillors

Sam Kemp

St Margaret's - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about St Margaret's

Is St Margaret's safe?

St Margaret's records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Margaret's?

The median sale price in St Margaret's is £173,750 (about £215 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Margaret's?

St Margaret's scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Margaret's sits around rank 15,289 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Margaret's?

The average household income in St Margaret's is around £43,648 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Margaret's?

St Margaret's is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sam Kemp (Conservative and Unionist Party).