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LN4 2EP

Willow Lane

Metheringham Rural

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Detailed insights for LN4 2EP

Overview

Postcode LN4 2EP is located in a rural village, within the Metheringham Rural ward of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.2 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 Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £52,368 per year. The nearest station is Metheringham, about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £52,368 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN4 2EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth near LN4 2EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Metheringham located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
44.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.62(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-37%)
Burglary
6.04(+81%)
Other theft
3.52(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.02(-59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
99.48%
Other
2
0.52%
Total population: 381

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
36.89%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.18%
No qualifications
36
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
42.41%
Owns with a mortgage
58
36.71%
Social rents from council
15
9.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.23%
Other social rented
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Metheringham Rural

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £298K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Metheringham Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Metheringham Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£277,500£265
Semi-Detached27£235,000£252
Terraced13£171,500£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Metheringham Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Metheringham Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,500£159,000£219,000
2017£218,000£153,625£118,000
2018£252,500£162,500£139,500
2019£219,250£175,000£130,000
2020£242,000£185,000£130,000
2021£245,000£190,000£153,500
2022£305,000£222,500£185,000
2023£303,000£219,500£175,000
2024£242,000£242,500£195,000
2025£290,000£215,000£186,000
2026£298,000£223,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Metheringham Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Metheringham Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£162£181
2017£187£189£141
2018£199£174£195
2019£206£198£198
2020£203£206£201
2021£242£208£217
2022£264£223£216
2023£253£222£229
2024£251£237£237
2025£260£233£230
2026£265£239£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Metheringham Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Metheringham Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 2EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 2EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 2025Store Cottage, Middle Street, Lincoln, LN4 2EWTerracedFreehold£212,500
22 Apr 2025Wiloes, Middle Street, Lincoln, LN4 2EWDetachedFreehold£298,750
14 Mar 2025The Bungalow, Middle Street, Lincoln, LN4 2EWDetachedFreehold£210,000
25 Jun 202520, Back Lane, Lincoln, LN4 2EHTerracedFreehold£195,000
05 Mar 20264, Fosters Yard, Front Street, Lincoln, LN4 2ESTerracedFreehold£133,000

Schools

In the LN4 2EP postcode area, located within Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN4 2EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDunston St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryNocton Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district (2025-26).

Band A£1,507
Band B£1,759
Band C£2,010
Band D£2,261
Band E£2,764
Band F£3,266
Band G£3,768
Band H£4,522

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

Local councillors

Dave Parry

Metheringham Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Fran Pembery

Metheringham Rural - 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
WardMetheringham RuralE05014438
ParishDunstonE04005801
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Metheringham, Nocton & PotterhanworthE02005457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 005CE01026211
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN4 2EP

Is LN4 2EP (Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth) safe?

The area around LN4 2EP 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LN4 2EP?

The median sale price around LN4 2EP in Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth is £250,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN4 2EP?

There are 2 schools close to LN4 2EP, including Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Nocton Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN4 2EP?

LN4 2EP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN4 2EP (Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 2EP is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Parry (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Fran Pembery (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.