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 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,829 per year. The nearest station is Metheringham, about 12.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the 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 83.4 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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Horncastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £253,373 | £241 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £189,950 | £227 |
| Terraced | 35 | £150,000 | £167 |
| Flats | 3 | £115,000 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £70,000 | £158,500 | £117,750 |
| 2017 | £218,000 | £110,000 | £148,750 | £106,500 |
| 2018 | £205,750 | £94,250 | £138,000 | £126,000 |
| 2019 | £233,725 | £99,000 | £155,000 | £113,475 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £65,000 | £158,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £249,950 | £102,000 | £166,000 | £129,250 |
| 2022 | £284,950 | £98,500 | £180,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £107,000 | £179,750 | £149,950 |
| 2024 | £299,975 | £101,000 | £189,045 | £154,500 |
| 2025 | £284,500 | £117,500 | £179,950 | £144,000 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | — | £200,000 | £160,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172 | £107 | £167 | £132 |
| 2017 | £181 | — | £165 | £163 |
| 2018 | £204 | £125 | £188 | £151 |
| 2019 | £189 | £155 | £180 | £149 |
| 2020 | £194 | £97 | £175 | £151 |
| 2021 | £220 | £123 | £198 | £158 |
| 2022 | £253 | £103 | £231 | £177 |
| 2023 | £253 | £163 | £235 | £214 |
| 2024 | £245 | £154 | £230 | £198 |
| 2025 | £241 | £145 | £227 | £173 |
| 2026 | £253 | — | £236 | £174 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN9 5DW.
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.
Elected local representatives for LN9 5DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Martin
Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Martin Avison
Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra Campbell-Wardman
Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023
Victoria Atkins
Louth and Horncastle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LN9 5DW records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LN9 5DW in Horncastle is £202,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to LN9 5DW, including Horncastle Primary School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle and St Lawrence School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LN9 5DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,838 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Louth and Horncastle covering LN9 5DW is Victoria Atkins (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Fiona Martin (Liberal Democrats), Richard Martin Avison (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sandra Campbell-Wardman (Independent).
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.