Postcode LN5 9HJ is located in a rural village, within the Bassingham Rural ward of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £56,912 per year. The nearest station is Swinderby, about 4.5 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Carlton-Le-Moorland Park.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £56,912 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN5 9HJ.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham near LN5 9HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swinderby located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carlton-Le-Moorland Park | Small | Walking directions to Carlton-Le-Moorland Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £271 per square foot) in Bassingham Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £420,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £250,000 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,000 | £235,000 | £127,500 |
| 2017 | £284,000 | £187,000 | £157,500 |
| 2018 | £375,000 | £229,783 | £183,000 |
| 2019 | £295,000 | £265,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £365,000 | £240,000 | £174,500 |
| 2021 | £400,000 | £188,500 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £230,000 | £201,500 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £206,000 | £222,500 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £217,500 | £157,500 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £255,000 | — |
| 2026 | £650,000 | £228,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190 | £212 | £154 |
| 2017 | £208 | £177 | £190 |
| 2018 | £206 | £241 | £225 |
| 2019 | £220 | £234 | £257 |
| 2020 | £226 | £214 | £193 |
| 2021 | £240 | £217 | £195 |
| 2022 | £261 | £234 | £203 |
| 2023 | £303 | £221 | £284 |
| 2024 | £265 | £253 | £218 |
| 2025 | £266 | £261 | — |
| 2026 | — | £279 | — |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 9HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | 14, Broughton Road, Lincoln, LN5 9HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 1, Bells Court, Lincoln, LN5 9JL | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 9, Bells Court, Lincoln, LN5 9JL | Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Candle Cottage, Trinity Close, Lincoln, LN5 9GP | Detached | Freehold | £522,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 7, Brewery Lane, Lincoln, LN5 9HZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the LN5 9HJ postcode area, located within Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN5 9HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mary Louise Green
Bassingham Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Johnson
Sleaford and North Hykeham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN5 9HJ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around LN5 9HJ in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £360,000 (about £271 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
LN5 9HJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sleaford and North Hykeham covering LN5 9HJ is Caroline Johnson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mary Louise Green (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.