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About

The Wolds ward covers a largely rural expanse in the western part of North East Lincolnshire. Its landscape is characterised by open farmland and the gentle, rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which form an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The settlement pattern consists of several smaller villages, including Barnoldby le Beck and Ashby cum Fenby, set within this agricultural setting. The area's economy has long been connected to farming and land management.

A notable feature is the presence of the A18 road, which runs through the ward, connecting the more populated coastal areas to the west. The topography includes dry valleys and offers broad views across the surrounding plains. The rural character is dominant, with historical estates and farmsteads dotting the countryside. This ward provides a contrast to the more urban, industrial centres found elsewhere in the borough, maintaining a distinctively separate environment.

Area overview

On average Wolds has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wolds is £52,623 per year. The median sale price in Wolds is £255,000 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £340,000. There are 4 schools in Wolds: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wolds is home to around 7,791 people, with a population density of about 96.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wolds Population
7,791
Population density
96.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.32(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-52%)
Other theft
5.9(-11%)
Public order
5.78(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-33%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,431
95.39%
Other White
82
1.05%
Indian
56
0.72%
Other Asian
33
0.42%
Other
29
0.37%
Total population: 7,790

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,005
31.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
18.85%
No qualifications
1,066
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
967
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
598
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 6,452

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,383
43.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,278
39.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
9.15%
Other social rented
119
3.72%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.44%
Total households: 3,201

Property prices in Wolds

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £219
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £340K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Wolds area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,750 up to £921,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wolds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£337,975£223
Semi-Detached46£186,725£216
Flats2£168,125£127
Terraced11£149,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wolds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£149,950£117,500
2017£234,975£146,000£124,500
2018£240,000£148,475£120,000
2019£231,500£145,525£117,500
2020£253,975£155,000£126,500
2021£271,000£169,000£135,750
2022£295,498£182,500£148,475
2023£314,975£193,000£141,500
2024£312,950£207,500£147,250
2025£337,475£179,950£150,000
2026£316,875£205,500£134,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wolds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolds.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£157£133
2017£170£151£149
2018£179£162£141
2019£178£158£142
2020£184£178£171
2021£195£185£169
2022£217£215£199
2023£221£209£186
2024£219£209£177
2025£222£209£211
2026£222£210£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wolds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Lincolnshire district.

Band A£1,656
Band B£1,932
Band C£2,208
Band D£2,484
Band E£3,036
Band F£3,588
Band G£4,140
Band H£4,968

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Wolds ward.

Local councillors

Darren John Mayne

Wolds - Elected 7 May 2026

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All postcodesin Wolds

DN417JQ

Apple Tree Court

DN417QB

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