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About

Stow ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the Lincolnshire landscape, characterised by expansive agricultural fields and scattered settlements. The area is defined by the course of the River Till and its tributaries, which shape the low-lying topography. Several small villages, including Stow itself, are focal points within this open countryside, connected by narrow lanes that follow the gentle contours of the land.

A notable historical presence is Stow Minster, a church of Anglo-Saxon origin that stands as a significant landmark. The local economy remains closely tied to farming, with land primarily used for arable crops and livestock. The ward's settlement pattern is one of isolated farms and compact communities, maintaining a quiet, agricultural character distinct from more urbanised areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Stow has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stow is £47,567 per year. The median sale price in Stow is £230,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £330,000. There are 1 schools in Stow: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stow is home to around 2,445 people, with a population density of about 73.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stow Population
2,445
Population density
73.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.45(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-28%)
Vehicle crime
3.27(-21%)
Shoplifting
2.86(-67%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,368
96.85%
Other White
24
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.61%
Other
8
0.33%
African
7
0.29%
Total population: 2,445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
669
32.37%
Level 3 (A level)
356
17.22%
No qualifications
335
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
273
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 2,067

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
470
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
366
34.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
99
9.35%
Other social rented
69
6.52%
Other forms of private rent
27
2.55%
Total households: 1,059

Property prices in Stow

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 35
Typical range (middle 50%): £203K – £330K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Stow area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £895,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£300,000£232
Semi-Detached9£207,000£246
Terraced4£200,000£223
Flats1£118,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£111,500£132,500
2017£266,500£157,500£148,500
2018£302,500£161,500£150,000
2019£280,000£171,500£170,000
2020£262,000£165,500£154,250
2021£315,000£181,000£172,000
2022£368,750£199,250£188,500
2023£472,500£170,000£182,500
2024£390,000£195,000£213,750
2025£320,000£217,500£185,000
2026£317,500£207,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£185£153
2017£190£198£150
2018£200£187£163
2019£192£220£184
2020£188£211£194
2021£207£228£199
2022£253£249£237
2023£228£197£182
2024£243£238£202
2025£241£220£224
2026£237£260£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stow in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,831
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,354
Band E£2,877
Band F£3,401
Band G£3,924
Band H£4,709

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Stow ward.

Local councillors

Lynda Mullally

Stow - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Stow

Is Stow safe?

Stow records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stow?

The median sale price in Stow is £230,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stow?

Stow has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Stow?

Stow scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stow sits around rank 16,530 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 Stow?

The average household income in Stow is around £47,567 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stow?

Stow is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lynda Mullally (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Stow

LN12ZJ

Stow

LN12AX

Spencer Court

LN12DG

Ingham Road

DN215JU

Marton Road

LN12AW

Mill Lane

LN12BT

Twitchell

LN12AQ

Marton Road

DN215BH

Marton Road

LN12DW

Stow

LN12AS

Cowdale Lane

LN12DZ

Upper Close

LN12AF

St Hughs Terrace

DN215LH

Cotgarth Lane

LN12DX

Kisgate

LN12DY

Medway

LN12DN

Fleets Lane

LN12BA

The Beeches

DN215LJ

Fillingham Lane

LN12BP

Tillbridge Road

LN12PH

Main Street

LN12DD

Stow Park Road

DN215JY

High Street

DN215GD

Meadow View

LN12BL

Hawthorn Walk

LN12BN

Ashfield

LN12YX

Manor Farm Drive

DN215LB

Grange Lane

LN16BB

The Orchard

LN12DL

Ingham Road

LN12PJ

Stow

LN12AE

High Street

DN215LG

Stow Road

DN215LW

South Lane

DN215FD

Reynard Court

DN215LE

Stow Road

LN12AA

Saxilby Road

LN12FF

Davey Close

LN16BD

Orchard Way

LN16BF

Stow

LN12ZW

Millers Court

LN12BS

Thorpe Lane

LN12DU

Bradway

LN12AZ

Stretton Close

LN12SA

Bransby Fields

LN16BE

Gilberts Close

LN12BX

Stow

DN215AX

Marton Road

DN215LL

Fillingham Road

LN12DF

Normanby Road

LN12AY

Village Farm Drive

DN215FE

St Helens View

LN12AJ

Stow Park Road

LN12DE

Church Road

LN12GS

Rectory Park

DN215LF

Park Road

LN12EA

Swan Drive

LN12DT

Eastfield

LN12DB

Somerset Close

LN12FE

Old Rectory Gardens

LN12AU

Larners Fields

LN12AD

Queensway

DN215LN

Fillingham Road

LN12DQ

School Lane

LN12FZ

Allan Close

LN12ZP

Rectory Park

DN215LP

The Paddocks

LN12AB

Saxilby Road

DN215LQ

Stow

LN12DH

South Drive

LN12SW

The Glebe

LN12AP

Westwoods

LN12AH

Marton Road

LN12BY

School Lane

LN12BU

Fleets Road

LN12TZ

Lakeside

DN215JX

Gainsborough Road

LN12AT

Whittles Court

LN12DA

Sturton Road

DN215LD

Stow Road

DN215LA

School Lane

LN12DJ

St Marys Crescent

DN215JZ

High Street

LN12BZ

Stow Road

DN215JT

The Hop Gardens

LN12AG

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