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LN4 3YT

The Chase

Metheringham Rural

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Overview

Postcode LN4 3YT is located in a rural town, 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 0.7 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
1.4%
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

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 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 3YT.

Flood risk

No risk

Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth near LN4 3YT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LN4 3YT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Metheringham

N/A

Walking directions to Metheringham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
38.9 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
323
97.29%
Other White
5
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.6%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.48%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.66%
No qualifications
39
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
41.1%
Owns outright
55
37.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.07%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.79%
Other social rented
2
1.37%
Total households: 146

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 3YT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN4 3YT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, The Chase, Lincoln, LN4 3YTSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,500
01 Sept 20253, Chestnut Close, Lincoln, LN4 3FBDetachedFreehold£266,000
24 Apr 20254, Chestnut Close, Lincoln, LN4 3FBDetachedFreehold£263,000
28 Mar 202515, Chestnut Close, Lincoln, LN4 3FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
17 Jun 202659, Shiregate, Lincoln, LN4 3DRDetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the LN4 3YT 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 3YT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Metheringham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryDunston St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN4 3YT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN4 3YT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLincolnshire Co-opHigh Street, North Kesteven, LN4 3EAWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op

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 3YT, 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
ParishMetheringhamE04005814
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Metheringham, Nocton & PotterhanworthE02005457
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 005CE01026211
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LN4 3YT

Is LN4 3YT (Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth) safe?

The area around LN4 3YT 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 3YT?

The median sale price around LN4 3YT 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 3YT?

There are 2 schools close to LN4 3YT, including The Metheringham Primary School (Good) and Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LN4 3YT?

The closest station to LN4 3YT is Metheringham, about 1,107 m away.

How deprived is the area around LN4 3YT?

LN4 3YT 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 3YT (Metheringham, Nocton & Potterhanworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN4 3YT 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.