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LN6 5RB

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Skellingthorpe & Eagle

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Overview

Postcode LN6 5RB is located in a rural town, within the Skellingthorpe & Eagle ward 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 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 Hykeham, about 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Monson.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £56,912 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN6 5RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham near LN6 5RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN6 5RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe MonsonMediumWalking directions to The Monson

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
2,567.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.13(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(-21%)
Shoplifting
4.66(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.07(-45%)
Other theft
2.91(-49%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
96.39%
Other White
7
2.11%
Other Asian
4
1.2%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30.88%
Level 3 (A level)
70
25.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.29%
No qualifications
26
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
52.71%
Owns outright
42
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.18%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Skellingthorpe & Eagle

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £380K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Skellingthorpe & Eagle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £623,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skellingthorpe & Eagle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£300,000£266
Terraced1£252,500£195
Semi-Detached11£249,500£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skellingthorpe & Eagle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skellingthorpe & Eagle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,500£162,500£106,000
2017£205,000£160,000£130,500
2018£215,000£159,950£132,500
2019£277,500£180,000£153,500
2020£306,000£220,000£168,000
2021£280,000£199,000£185,000
2022£309,000£235,000£167,500
2023£270,000£181,000£203,750
2024£273,000£240,000£196,000
2025£281,000£240,000£238,750
2026£300,000£258,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skellingthorpe & Eagle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skellingthorpe & Eagle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£191£207
2017£212£196£195
2018£208£215£237
2019£223£212£240
2020£242£209£240
2021£245£228£260
2022£280£278£321
2023£274£263£293
2024£276£271£260
2025£272£276£228
2026£284£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skellingthorpe & Eagle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skellingthorpe & Eagle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 5RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN6 5RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202520, Anson Close, Lincoln, LN6 5THSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
28 Oct 202544, Jerusalem Road, Lincoln, LN6 5TWTerracedFreehold£240,000
08 Oct 202528, Jerusalem Road, Lincoln, LN6 5TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
28 Mar 202524, Stirling Way, Lincoln, LN6 5TNDetachedFreehold£240,000
17 Mar 202535, Old Chapel Road, Lincoln, LN6 5UBDetachedFreehold£226,000

Schools

In the LN6 5RB postcode area, located within Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN6 5RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySkellingthorpe the Holt Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN6 5RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN6 5RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLincolnshire Co-opJerusalem Road, North Kesteven, LN6 5UNWalking 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 LN6 5RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher William Goldson

Skellingthorpe & Eagle - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Richard Johnston

Skellingthorpe & Eagle - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Hamish Falconer

Lincoln - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth KestevenE07000139
Parliamentary ConstituencyLincolnE14001336
ParishSkellingthorpeE04005831
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skellingthorpe, Witham & BassinghamE02005455
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Kesteven 003EE01026225
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LN6 5RB

Is LN6 5RB (Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham) safe?

The area around LN6 5RB records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 LN6 5RB?

The median sale price around LN6 5RB in Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN6 5RB?

There are 2 schools close to LN6 5RB, including Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School (Good) and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN6 5RB?

LN6 5RB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN6 5RB (Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lincoln covering LN6 5RB is Hamish Falconer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christopher William Goldson (Independent) and Richard Johnston (Independent).

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.