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About

Torksey ward encompasses a rural area on the western edge of West Lindsey, bordering Nottinghamshire. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land and the wide floodplain of the River Trent, which forms its southern boundary. The settlement of Torksey itself is a small village situated directly on the riverbank. This location has historically been significant for river trade and transport.

The area is defined by its relationship with the water, containing drainage channels and areas liable to flooding. The notable Torksey Viaduct, a disused railway bridge, spans the Trent here and is a prominent local landmark. Inland, the ward includes scattered farms and the hamlet of Cottam, with land use primarily focused on arable farming. The Fossdyke Canal, one of England's oldest, connects to the Trent at Torksey.

Area overview

On average Torksey has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 6.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Torksey is £47,567 per year. The median sale price in Torksey is £262,500 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £345,000. There are 2 schools in Torksey: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Torksey is home to around 2,855 people, with a population density of about 72.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Torksey Population
2,855
Population density
72.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.51(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.81(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-11%)
Other theft
3.85(-32%)
Burglary
3.15(-5%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,713
95.06%
Other White
52
1.82%
Irish
16
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.49%
Total population: 2,854

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
670
26.34%
No qualifications
581
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
432
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
326
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
254
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 2,544

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
785
58.19%
Owns with a mortgage
340
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
86
6.38%
Other social rented
63
4.67%
Other forms of private rent
49
3.63%
Total households: 1,349

Property prices in Torksey

Median price: £262,500
Price per sq ft: £227
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £345K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Torksey area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torksey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£330,000£238
Semi-Detached5£200,000£219
Terraced5£145,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torksey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torksey.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,800£125,000£157,500
2017£222,500£145,000£81,500
2018£254,750£165,000£130,750
2019£240,000£158,000£90,000
2020£315,000£145,000£198,000
2021£302,500£197,000£156,000
2022£380,000£280,000£261,000
2023£367,500£169,975£156,250
2024£412,500—£177,500
2025£335,000£200,000£174,000
2026£315,000£194,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torksey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torksey.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£167£149
2017£154£165£138
2018£162£174£186
2019£173£126£164
2020£207£183£186
2021£208£215£179
2022£237£234£207
2023£213£200£180
2024£231—£211
2025£236£255£207
2026£214£191£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torksey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Torksey 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 Torksey ward.

Local councillors

Roger Alan Pilgrim

Torksey - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Torksey

Is Torksey safe?

Torksey records about 38 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 Torksey?

The median sale price in Torksey is £262,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Torksey?

Torksey has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Torksey?

Torksey scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Torksey sits around rank 12,045 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 Torksey?

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

Who are the local councillors for Torksey?

Torksey is represented by 1 elected councillor: Roger Alan Pilgrim (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Torksey

DN215AH

High Street

LN12GZ

Kettlethorpe Lane

LN12EJ

Newark Road

LN12ES

Station Road

LN12ER

Kettlethorpe Road

LN12JL

Collingham Road

LN12ET

Elmdene Close

LN12JZ

Main Road

LN12NL

Chestnut Crescent

LN12YZ

Church Lane

LN12LB

Broom Hills

LN12LS

Abbey Park

LN12JW

Southmoor Road

DN215BG

Willingham Road

LN12XB

Grosvenor Avenue

DN215BQ

Willingham Road

LN12LD

Park Farm Cottages

LN12JY

Sallie Bank Lane

LN12PN

Lime Close

LN12EQ

Station Road

LN12LG

Swynford Close

DN215AD

Stow Park Road

LN12JG

The Paddocks

LN12ZT

Torksey

LN15AD

Fenton Grange

LN12QU

Lincoln Lane

LN12NN

The Grove

LN12ED

Sand Lane

LN12XU

St Peters Court

LN12BJ

The Fairways

DN215XZ

The Paddock

LN12NH

Cedar Close

LN12LF

Lincoln Lane

DN215AL

High Street

LN12JR

Dunham Road

LN12AL

Station Cottage

DN215BB

White Cottages

LN12BD

Home Farm Close

DN215AS

Spafford Close

LN12GJ

Orchard Close

DN215BE

Clay Lane

LN12NW

Poplar Drive

LN12YU

The Brambles

LN12JS

High Street

LN12EP

Lincoln Road

DN215BD

Clay Lane

DN215AR

Trent Port Road

LN12LJ

Lincoln Lane

LN12GD

Kensington Grove

LN12JP

High Street

DN215AP

Trent Port Road

LN12EE

Main Street

DN215AB

Littleborough Lane

LN12EY

Fossdyke Walk

DN215SS

Harpham Road

LN12NY

Acacia Avenue

LN12JJ

Sheffield Road

LN12TW

Hawthorn Avenue

DN215AW

High Street

LN12LE

Westmoor Lane

LN12LA

Widows Row

LN12QX

Friendship Close

DN215AY

Gainsborough Road

LN12ZB

Lincoln Lane

LN12BW

The Old Stack Yard

LN12NJ

Sycamore Avenue

LN12FL

Granary Court

DN215AE

Mount Pleasant Close

LN12ZZ

Lincoln Court

LN12LH

Dunham Close

LN12PP

Willow Lane

LN12AN

Stow Park Road

LN12BQ

Torksey

LN12JT

Marsh Lane

DN215FQ

Marton Meadows

LN12EZ

Birch Grove

LN12EL

Lincoln Road

LN12ZU

Newark Road

DN215AU

Trent View

LN12HF

Maple Avenue

LN12EG

Manor Farm Cottage

LN12SB

Addison Place

DN215AT

Cornfield Drive

DN215AG

Stow Park Road

DN215BA

Gainsborough Road

LN12GF

Fossdyke Walk

DN215FG

Trent Approach

DN215AA

High Street

LN12EB

Station Road

DN215AJ

Wapping Lane

DN215XX

The Old Courtyard

DN215AN

High Street

LN12JU

Newark Road

LN12EN

Lincoln Road

LN12GA

Grosvenor Avenue

LN12JX

Marsh Lane

LN12EH

Lock Row

DN215AQ

Adams Way

LN12NZ

Mulberry Way

LN12EW

Maltkiln Road