Postcode LN5 9JR is located in a rural village, within the Bassingham Rural area of North Kesteven in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 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 Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £56,912 per year. The median sale price in Bassingham Rural is £316,250 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £450,000. The nearest station is Swinderby, about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,979 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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 9JR.
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham near LN5 9JR 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 (about £281 per square foot) in Bassingham Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,500 up to £990,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £395,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £250,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 1 | £179,000 | £256 |
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 | £280,000 | — |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £240,000 | £179,000 |
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 | £259 | — |
| 2026 | £299 | £281 | £256 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN5 9JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 5, Linga Lane, Lincoln, LN5 9LD | Detached | Freehold | £550,888 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 7, Mill Fields, Lincoln, LN5 9NP | Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 5, Blacksmith Row, Lincoln, LN5 9JN | Detached | Freehold | £253,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 23, Maple Drive, Lincoln, LN5 9NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 17, Maple Drive, Lincoln, LN5 9NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the LN5 9JR postcode area, located within Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham, there are 1 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bassingham Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2013. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN5 9JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar (Hickson's of Bassingham) | 21 High Street, Bassingham, Lincoln, LN5 9JZ | Walking directions to Spar (Hickson's of Bassingham) |
Annual council tax rates for North Kesteven district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN5 9JR, 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 9JR 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 public order.
The median sale price around LN5 9JR in Bassingham Rural is £316,250 (about £281 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LN5 9JR, including Bassingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LN5 9JR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,979 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 9JR 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).