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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