Postcode LN9 5DW is located in a rural town, within the Horncastle ward of East Lindsey in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Horncastle area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,829 per year. The nearest station is Metheringham located about 12.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Bain Valley Park.
Horncastle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,838 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Horncastle has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,829 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LN9 5DW.
Horncastle near LN9 5DW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Metheringham located about 12.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bain Valley Park | Small | Walking directions to Bain Valley Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hamerton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hamerton Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Hamerton Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hamerton Gardens |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £214,000 in Horncastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £287,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £134,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horncastle
In the LN9 5DW postcode area, located within Horncastle, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LN9 5DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Conging Street, Horncastle, LN9 5DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lincolnshire Co-op | 7 High Street, Horncastle, LN9 5HP | Walking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 19-23 Bull Ring, Horncastle, LN9 5HU | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Watermill Road, Horncastle, LN9 5DR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 1 Market Place, Horncastle, LN9 5HD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.