Postcode LN1 2BL is located in a rural village, within the Stow area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Torksey & Stow area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Torksey & Stow is £47,567 per year. The median sale price in Stow is £230,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £330,000. The nearest station is Saxilby, about 3.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Torksey & Stow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,530 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Torksey & Stow has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Torksey & Stow is £47,567 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN1 2BL.
Torksey & Stow near LN1 2BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Saxilby located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Stow area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £895,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £300,000 | £232 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £207,000 | £246 |
| Terraced | 4 | £200,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 1 | £118,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £111,500 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £266,500 | £157,500 | £148,500 |
| 2018 | £302,500 | £161,500 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £171,500 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £262,000 | £165,500 | £154,250 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £181,000 | £172,000 |
| 2022 | £368,750 | £199,250 | £188,500 |
| 2023 | £472,500 | £170,000 | £182,500 |
| 2024 | £390,000 | £195,000 | £213,750 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £217,500 | £185,000 |
| 2026 | £317,500 | £207,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182 | £185 | £153 |
| 2017 | £190 | £198 | £150 |
| 2018 | £200 | £187 | £163 |
| 2019 | £192 | £220 | £184 |
| 2020 | £188 | £211 | £194 |
| 2021 | £207 | £228 | £199 |
| 2022 | £253 | £249 | £237 |
| 2023 | £228 | £197 | £182 |
| 2024 | £243 | £238 | £202 |
| 2025 | £241 | £220 | £224 |
| 2026 | £237 | £260 | £230 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN1 2BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 20, Ashfield, Lincoln, LN1 2BN | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 22, Ashfield, Lincoln, LN1 2BN | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 20, Ashfield, Lincoln, LN1 2BN | Terraced | Freehold | £183,500 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 16, Ashfield, Lincoln, LN1 2BN | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, The Beeches, Lincoln, LN1 2BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £159,950 |
In the LN1 2BL postcode area, located within Torksey & Stow, 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Sturton by Stow Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN1 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Sturton Village Store | West Lindsey, LN1 2AX | Walking directions to Premier Sturton Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | West Lindsey, LN1 2AX | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN1 2BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lynda Mullally
Stow - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN1 2BL records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LN1 2BL in Stow is £230,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LN1 2BL, including Sturton by Stow Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LN1 2BL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering LN1 2BL is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lynda Mullally (Liberal Democrats).