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LN4 3LP

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Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

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Overview

Postcode LN4 3LP is located in a rural village, within the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick ward of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Ruskington North & Billinghay area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ruskington North & Billinghay is £44,577 per year. The nearest station is Ruskington, about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Digby Doorstep Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ruskington North & Billinghay has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,777 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ruskington North & Billinghay has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.8 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 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ruskington North & Billinghay is £44,577 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN4 3LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Ruskington North & Billinghay near LN4 3LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN4 3LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDigby Doorstep GreenSmallWalking directions to Digby Doorstep Green

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
47.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.82(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.53(-67%)
Public order
2.76(-60%)
Other crime
1.38(-42%)
Burglary
1.38(-59%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
355
99.16%
Irish
1
0.28%
Other White
1
0.28%
Other
1
0.28%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
32.65%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.81%
No qualifications
44
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
50%
Owns with a mortgage
59
39.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.11%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £478K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,900 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£395,000£268
Terraced1£251,500£238
Semi-Detached4£164,500£194

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£199,000£144,950
2017£278,500£149,500
2018£325,000£150,000£292,500
2019£310,000£165,000£257,000
2020£310,500£190,000£111,000
2021£388,725£247,500£224,000
2022£350,000£235,000£183,250
2023£536,000£211,500£172,000
2024£400,000£260,000£222,500
2025£390,000£189,500£255,000
2026£490,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£118£179
2017£180£151
2018£202£179£192
2019£193£170£223
2020£189£193£103
2021£230£204£222
2022£255£217£214
2023£242£249
2024£253£238£206
2025£268£217£238
2026£250
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 3LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 3LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202527, Chestnut Close, Lincoln, LN4 3LPDetachedFreehold£445,000
24 Feb 20259, Chestnut Close, Lincoln, LN4 3LPDetachedFreehold£390,000
14 Apr 202515, Grainfield Lane, Lincoln, LN4 3NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
17 Nov 20258, North Street, Lincoln, LN4 3LYDetachedFreehold£365,900
12 Nov 202516A, North Street, Lincoln, LN4 3LYDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LN4 3LP postcode area, located within Ruskington North & Billinghay, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN4 3LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDigby Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled 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 3LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amelia Anne Bailey

Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick - Elected 4 May 2023

Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First

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
ParishDigbyE04005797
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ruskington North & BillinghayE02005459
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 007AE01026180
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LN4 3LP

Is LN4 3LP (Ruskington North & Billinghay) safe?

The area around LN4 3LP records about 23 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LN4 3LP?

The median sale price around LN4 3LP in Ruskington North & Billinghay is £380,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN4 3LP?

There is 1 school close to LN4 3LP, including Digby Church of England School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN4 3LP?

LN4 3LP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,777 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN4 3LP (Ruskington North & Billinghay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 3LP is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Amelia Anne Bailey (Lincolnshire Independents Lincolnshire First).

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.