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LN12 2LJ

Highgate Lane

Sutton on Sea

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Detailed insights for LN12 2LJ

Overview

Postcode LN12 2LJ is located in an urban town, within the Sutton on Sea ward of East Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Sutton-on-Sea area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton-on-Sea is £30,856 per year. The nearest station is Skegness, about 12.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Seaview Colonnade Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Sutton-on-Sea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,854 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sutton-on-Sea has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sutton-on-Sea is £30,856 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN12 2LJ.

Flood risk

Low

Sutton-on-Sea near LN12 2LJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Skegness located about 12.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN12 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSeaview Colonnade GardensSmallWalking directions to Seaview Colonnade Gardens
0.4 miMeridale Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Meridale Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
2,320.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.37(+9%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.88(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.28(-16%)
Burglary
5.32(+60%)
Other theft
2.42(-58%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
98.2%
Other White
2
0.72%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
102
37.78%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
137
84.05%
Owns with a mortgage
12
7.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.45%
Other social rented
2
1.23%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Sutton on Sea

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £290K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Sutton on Sea area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton on Sea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached74£252,475£274
Terraced2£186,500£195
Semi-Detached15£165,000£243
Flats2£97,500£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton on Sea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton on Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155,750£126,725£110,555
2017£179,950£86,500£143,000£119,000
2018£192,000£95,000£141,000£105,000
2019£190,000£70,000£147,975£105,975
2020£200,000£59,000£153,225£147,475
2021£232,500£107,500£185,000£144,750
2022£265,000£92,250£180,500£125,500
2023£264,500£137,500£200,000£157,000
2024£265,000£119,250£185,000£123,000
2025£267,500£115,000£167,500£167,000
2026£232,000£80,000£192,475£223,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton on Sea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton on Sea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£187£110
2017£201£121£189£137
2018£207£141£209£130
2019£229£101£168£127
2020£228£106£224£185
2021£234£166£227£160
2022£295£139£327£176
2023£297£188£282£174
2024£286£204£296£187
2025£277£178£243£175
2026£260£287£309
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton on Sea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton on Sea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN12 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN12 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 20259, Park View, Mablethorpe, LN12 2NTDetachedFreehold£285,950
28 Mar 202517, Uppingham Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2NNDetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Feb 20253, Uppingham Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2NNDetachedFreehold£260,000
16 Dec 2025Duneville, Trusthorpe Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2LGDetachedFreehold£345,000
22 Aug 2025Belton, Trusthorpe Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2LGDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the LN12 2LJ postcode area, located within Sutton-on-Sea, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN12 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimarySutton-on-Sea Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN12 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN12 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar19 High Street, Mablethorpe, LN12 2EYWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier Greenfield StoresSutton Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2PUWalking directions to Premier Greenfield Stores
0.5 miCo-op FoodStation Road, Mablethorpe, LN12 2HJWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district (2025-26).

Band A£1,468
Band B£1,712
Band C£1,957
Band D£2,202
Band E£2,691
Band F£3,180
Band G£3,669
Band H£4,403

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 LN12 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert William Watson

Sutton on Sea - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Stef Bristow

Sutton on Sea - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Victoria Atkins

Louth and Horncastle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictEast LindseyE07000137
Parliamentary ConstituencyLouth and HorncastleE14001343
WardSutton on SeaE05009900
ParishMablethorpe and SuttonE04005686
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton-on-SeaE02005429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Lindsey 006CE01026109
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN12 2LJ

Is LN12 2LJ (Sutton-on-Sea) safe?

The area around LN12 2LJ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LN12 2LJ?

The median sale price around LN12 2LJ in Sutton-on-Sea is £227,500 (about £261 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN12 2LJ?

There is 1 school close to LN12 2LJ, including Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN12 2LJ?

LN12 2LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,854 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN12 2LJ (Sutton-on-Sea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Louth and Horncastle covering LN12 2LJ is Victoria Atkins (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Robert William Watson (Green Party) and Stef Bristow (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.