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LN4 1SE

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Heighington & Washingborough

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Detailed insights for LN4 1SE

Overview

Postcode LN4 1SE is located in a rural town, within the Heighington & Washingborough area of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Washingborough & Branston area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Washingborough & Branston is £57,400 per year. The median sale price in Heighington & Washingborough is £259,250 (around £252 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,750 and £330,000. The nearest station is Lincoln, about 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Chapel Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
17
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Washingborough & Branston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,517 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Washingborough & Branston has a very low crime rate, with approximately 16.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Washingborough & Branston is £57,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN4 1SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Washingborough & Branston near LN4 1SE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lincoln located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN4 1SE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChapel ParkSmallWalking directions to Chapel Park

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
2,613 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.4(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.02(-70%)
Shoplifting
4.39(-49%)
Public order
2.51(-64%)
Other theft
1.88(-67%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
93.77%
Other White
12
4.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.04%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Other Black
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
30.35%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.29%
No qualifications
34
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
61.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.86%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.14%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Social rents from council
2
1.43%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Heighington & Washingborough

Median price: £259,250
Price per sq ft: £252
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £209K – £330K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £259,250 (about £252 per square foot) in Heighington & Washingborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heighington & Washingborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached69£295,000£260
Semi-Detached23£195,000£245
Terraced11£181,500£237
Flats1£117,500£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heighington & Washingborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heighington & Washingborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£148,000£168,000
2017£220,000£146,750£132,000
2018£250,000£177,500£141,000
2019£245,000£176,500£142,000
2020£266,250£182,500£191,500
2021£285,000£213,700£162,500
2022£314,950£226,975£199,975
2023£315,000£209,950£204,950
2024£305,000£205,000£173,000
2025£280,500£205,000£193,000
2026£292,500£187,000£194,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heighington & Washingborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heighington & Washingborough.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£193£186
2017£198£194£175
2018£215£205£182
2019£217£209£203
2020£213£227£193
2021£245£243£207
2022£267£254£233
2023£273£271£230
2024£247£259£246
2025£256£252£236
2026£255£246£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heighington & Washingborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heighington & Washingborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 1SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202517, Winchester Drive, Lincoln, LN4 1DHDetachedFreehold£297,500
29 May 202613, Park Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DEDetachedFreehold£211,000
29 Oct 202541, Park Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DEDetachedFreehold£230,000
27 Oct 202539, Park Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DEDetachedFreehold£195,000
20 Aug 202529, Park Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DEDetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the LN4 1SE postcode area, located within Washingborough & Branston, there are 2 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 LN4 1SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryWashingborough AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHeighington Millfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN4 1SE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN4 1SE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opPark Lane, Lincoln, LN4 1DQWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.4 miSainsbury'sLincoln Road, Lincoln, LN4 1EQWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district.

Band A£1,559
Band B£1,818
Band C£2,078
Band D£2,338
Band E£2,857
Band F£3,377
Band G£3,896
Band H£4,676

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 LN4 1SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carola Goodwin

Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Ian Carrington

Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Reece Harrington

Heighington & Washingborough - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Caroline Johnson

Sleaford and North Hykeham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth KestevenE07000139
Parliamentary ConstituencySleaford and North HykehamE14001476
ParishWashingboroughE04005846
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Washingborough & BranstonE02005453
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 001EE01026204
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN4 1SE

Is LN4 1SE (Washingborough & Branston) safe?

The area around LN4 1SE records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near LN4 1SE?

The median sale price around LN4 1SE in Heighington & Washingborough is £259,250 (about £252 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN4 1SE?

There are 2 schools close to LN4 1SE, including Washingborough Academy (Good) and Heighington Millfield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LN4 1SE?

LN4 1SE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,517 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN4 1SE (Washingborough & Branston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 1SE is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Carola Goodwin (Conservative and Unionist Party), Ian Carrington (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Reece Harrington (Conservative and Unionist Party).