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LN8 2HE

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Waddingham and Spital

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Detailed insights for LN8 2HE

Overview

Postcode LN8 2HE 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 6.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Community Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
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

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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 2HE.

Flood risk

No risk

Hemswell & Spital near LN8 2HE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Market Rasen located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN8 2HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCommunity ParkSmallWalking directions to Community Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
53.4 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
354
93.9%
Other White
16
4.24%
Caribbean
4
1.06%
Irish
3
0.8%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
37.42%
No qualifications
58
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.67%
Total 16+ residents: 326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
45.12%
Owns with a mortgage
50
30.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.98%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.32%
Other social rented
7
4.27%
Total households: 164

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN8 2HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN8 2HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20255, Manor Cliff, Market Rasen, LN8 2HADetachedFreehold£325,000
05 Aug 20251, Old Cross Keys, Front Street, Market Rasen, LN8 2EBTerracedFreehold£105,000
19 Aug 2026Chapel House, Chapel Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 2HGOtherFreehold£55,500
08 Dec 20252, Chapel Lodge Drive, Market Rasen, LN8 2HRDetachedFreehold£290,000
30 Jan 2026The Dell, Private Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 2HFDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the LN8 2HE postcode area, located within Hemswell & Spital, 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.

Nearby schools for LN8 2HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryNormanby Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 2HE, 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
ParishNormanby by SpitalE04006024
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 2HE

Is LN8 2HE (Hemswell & Spital) safe?

The area around LN8 2HE 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 2HE?

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

What schools are near LN8 2HE?

There is 1 school close to LN8 2HE, including Normanby Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around LN8 2HE?

LN8 2HE 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 2HE (Hemswell & Spital) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering LN8 2HE 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).

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