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LN8 2EU

Bishop Norton Road

Waddingham and Spital

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Detailed insights for LN8 2EU

Overview

Postcode LN8 2EU is located in a rural village, within the Waddingham and Spital area of West Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Hemswell & Spital area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year. The median sale price in Waddingham and Spital is £317,500 (around £225 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £226,250 and £456,250. The nearest station is Market Rasen, about 6.7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Hemswell & Spital has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,333 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hemswell & Spital has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN8 2EU.

Flood risk

Medium

Hemswell & Spital near LN8 2EU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Market Rasen located about 6.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
29.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.99(-47%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.58(-75%)
Burglary
4.09(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-56%)
Other theft
3.27(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
487
96.44%
Other White
14
2.77%
Other Asian
1
0.2%
African
1
0.2%
Irish
1
0.2%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
35.48%
Level 3 (A level)
77
17.74%
No qualifications
71
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
6.68%
Total 16+ residents: 434

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
122
53.28%
Owns with a mortgage
61
26.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
11.79%
Other social rented
9
3.93%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.49%
Total households: 229

Property prices in Waddingham and Spital

Median price: £317,500
Price per sq ft: £225
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £226K – £456K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £225 per square foot) in Waddingham and Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waddingham and Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£356,250£246
Semi-Detached7£210,000£213
Terraced3£190,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waddingham and Spital

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddingham and Spital.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£135,000£229,500
2017£290,000£180,625£115,000
2018£241,500£176,250£112,750
2019£277,500£160,000£201,500
2020£275,000£177,498£174,000
2021£295,000£131,250£122,000
2022£375,000£206,000£137,500
2023£307,000£175,000£155,000
2024£375,000£175,000£159,000
2025£377,501£172,500£140,000
2026£343,750£220,000£199,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddingham and Spital.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddingham and Spital.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£143£112
2017£175£165£153
2018£169£155£175
2019£172£146£157
2020£185£170£235
2021£210£188£181
2022£234£220£174
2023£232£187£173
2024£232£194£227
2025£234£187£173
2026£252£213£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddingham and Spital.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waddingham and Spital in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN8 2EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN8 2EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202510, Seggimoor Avenue, Market Rasen, LN8 2ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£137,000
03 Jul 2026Cowslip Cottage, Highfield Terrace, Market Rasen, LN8 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
31 Mar 2026The Brambles, Highfield Terrace, Market Rasen, LN8 2ENDetachedFreehold£357,500
12 Sept 2025Glenn Cottage, Highfield Terrace, Market Rasen, LN8 2ENTerracedFreehold£190,000
01 May 2026Ashley House, Church Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 2ELDetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the LN8 2EU postcode area, located within Hemswell & Spital, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LN8 2EU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LN8 2EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGlentham Village StoreHigh Street, Glentham, Market Rasen, LN8 2EQWalking directions to Glentham Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,831
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,354
Band E£2,877
Band F£3,401
Band G£3,924
Band H£4,709

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 LN8 2EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Matthew Duguid

Waddingham and Spital - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Edward Leigh

Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest LindseyE07000142
Parliamentary ConstituencyGainsboroughE14001243
ParishGlenthamE04005990
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hemswell & SpitalE02005496
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lindsey 005DE01026411
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LN8 2EU

Is LN8 2EU (Hemswell & Spital) safe?

The area around LN8 2EU records about 25 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near LN8 2EU?

The median sale price around LN8 2EU in Waddingham and Spital is £317,500 (about £225 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LN8 2EU?

LN8 2EU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,333 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN8 2EU (Hemswell & Spital) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering LN8 2EU is Edward Leigh (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Matthew Duguid (Conservative and Unionist Party).