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DN21 4HE

Westbeck Lane

Hemswell

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Detailed insights for DN21 4HE

Overview

Postcode DN21 4HE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Hemswell area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hemswell & Spital area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year. The median sale price in Hemswell is £224,000 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,500 and £446,000. The nearest station is Kirton Lindsey, about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Hemswell & Spital has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,157 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Hemswell & Spital has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN21 4HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemswell & Spital near DN21 4HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirton Lindsey located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
110
Population density
11.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.55(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.7(+5%)
Other theft
13.68(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(-3%)
Burglary
4.02(+21%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
97.3%
Other Asian
1
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.9%
Other White
1
0.9%
Total population: 111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
30
32.97%
No qualifications
18
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
15
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 91

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
16
35.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
35.56%
Owns with a mortgage
9
20%
Other forms of private rent
2
4.44%
Social rents from council
1
2.22%
Total households: 45

Property prices in Hemswell

Median price: £224,000
Price per sq ft: £196
Sales (last 12 months): 43
Typical range (middle 50%): £126K – £446K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hemswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £851,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£465,000£215
Semi-Detached8£180,000£186
Terraced14£103,750£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hemswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemswell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,500£119,950£74,000
2017£275,000£130,000£81,500
2018£280,000£118,125£90,000
2019£235,000£131,500£72,625
2020£260,000£142,500£62,000
2021£281,000£181,500£68,000
2022£435,000£184,950£85,000
2023£257,500£151,250£82,500
2024£395,000£180,000£73,856
2025£292,500£200,000£77,500
2026£465,000£147,500£103,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemswell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£116£97
2017£160£119£106
2018£155£111£103
2019£163£116£95
2020£188£121£74
2021£209£171£88
2022£220£173£102
2023£223£154£103
2024£227£167£82
2025£209£195£93
2026£242£134£122
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hemswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN21 4HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN21 4HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2026Parkland View, Gainsborough, DN21 4HEDetachedFreehold£500,000
09 Oct 2025Rose Cottage, Gainsborough, DN21 4HEDetachedFreehold£285,000
25 Jul 2025Stonehaven, Gainsborough, DN21 4HEDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the DN21 4HE postcode area, located within Hemswell & Spital, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for DN21 4HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryWilloughton Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN21 4HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Howitt-Cowan

Hemswell - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Edward Leigh

Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest LindseyE07000142
Parliamentary ConstituencyGainsboroughE14001243
WardHemswellE05009643
ParishBlyboroughE04005962
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemswell & SpitalE02005496
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lindsey 005BE01026386
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN21 4HE

Is DN21 4HE (Hemswell & Spital) safe?

The area around DN21 4HE records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near DN21 4HE?

The median sale price around DN21 4HE in Hemswell is £224,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN21 4HE?

There is 1 school close to DN21 4HE, including Willoughton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DN21 4HE?

DN21 4HE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN21 4HE (Hemswell & Spital) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering DN21 4HE is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Howitt-Cowan (Independent).