Postcode LN8 2HQ 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 6.5 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.
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.
Hemswell & Spital has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Hemswell & Spital is £51,082 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN8 2HQ.
Hemswell & Spital near LN8 2HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Market Rasen located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Community Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £356,250 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £210,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 3 | £190,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN8 2HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 5, Manor Cliff, Market Rasen, LN8 2HA | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | The Dell, Private Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 2HF | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Charmill Cottage, Private Lane, Market Rasen, LN8 2HF | Detached | Freehold | £232,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1, Foxcourt, Market Rasen, LN8 2TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | The Old Crew Yard, Fen Road, Market Rasen, LN8 2HP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the LN8 2HQ 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Normanby Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2011. |
Annual council tax rates for West Lindsey district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LN8 2HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Matthew Duguid
Waddingham and Spital - Elected 4 May 2023
Edward Leigh
Gainsborough - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN8 2HQ 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.
The median sale price around LN8 2HQ in Waddingham and Spital is £317,500 (about £225 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LN8 2HQ, including Normanby Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
LN8 2HQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough covering LN8 2HQ 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).