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West Lindsey

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About

West Lindsey is a district in Lincolnshire, part of the East Midlands. It covers a mix of rural landscapes, market towns, and historic villages. The area includes Gainsborough, its largest town, along with smaller settlements like Market Rasen and Caistor. The River Trent forms part of its western boundary.

The district features agricultural land, woodland, and the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. West Lindsey has a strong connection to local history, with sites like Gainsborough Old Hall and remnants of Roman roads. The economy includes farming, light industry, and tourism tied to its heritage and countryside.

Area overview

On average West Lindsey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Lindsey is £39,674 per year. There are 58 schools in West Lindsey: 45 primary (2 Outstanding and 38 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Lindsey Population
95,153
Population density
82.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89,964
94.55%
Other White
1,691
1.78%
Indian
547
0.57%
Irish
372
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
358
0.38%
Total population: 95,153

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
17,553
41.45%
Owns with a mortgage
12,206
28.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,431
15.19%
Other social rented
3,415
8.06%
Social rents from council
1,190
2.81%
Total households: 42,345

Property prices in West Lindsey

Based on 1,273 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 in West Lindsey area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Lindsey 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 West Lindsey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached664£300,000
Flats21£111,000
Semi-Detached324£180,000
Terraced264£131,750

10 years median price trend in West Lindsey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Lindsey.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.