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LN9 6AR

Holmes Way

Horncastle

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Overview

Postcode LN9 6AR 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 12.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Banovallum Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Horncastle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,017 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Horncastle has a high crime rate, with approximately 70 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Horncastle is £42,829 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from LN9 6AR.

Flood risk

No risk

Horncastle near LN9 6AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Metheringham located about 12.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LN9 6AR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBanovallum FieldSmallWalking directions to Banovallum Field

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
214 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.65(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.72(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.85(+6%)
Burglary
4.83(+45%)
Other crime
4.83(+105%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
97.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Irish
1
0.33%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
28.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.48%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.44%
Other social rented
13
10.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Horncastle

Median price£202,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £261K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horncastle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£253,373£241
Semi-Detached24£189,950£227
Terraced35£150,000£167
Flats3£115,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Horncastle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horncastle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horncastle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horncastle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Horncastle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Horncastle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN9 6AR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LN9 6AR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202522, Thornton Crescent, Horncastle, LN9 6JPDetachedFreehold£220,000
19 Nov 202561, College Close, Horncastle, LN9 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
13 Oct 202548, College Close, Horncastle, LN9 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£149,000
29 May 202562, College Close, Horncastle, LN9 6BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000
06 Feb 20257, College Close, Horncastle, LN9 6BYTerracedFreehold£134,000

Schools

In the LN9 6AR postcode area, located within Horncastle, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LN9 6AR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Banovallum SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miNot applicableSt Lawrence SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryHorncastle Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Lindsey district (2025-26).

Band A£1,468
Band B£1,712
Band C£1,957
Band D£2,202
Band E£2,691
Band F£3,180
Band G£3,669
Band H£4,403

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 LN9 6AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Martin

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Richard Martin Avison

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sandra Campbell-Wardman

Horncastle - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Victoria Atkins

Louth and Horncastle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictEast LindseyE07000137
Parliamentary ConstituencyLouth and HorncastleE14001343
WardHorncastleE05009885
ParishHorncastleE04005665
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HorncastleE02005434
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Lindsey 011AE01026064
Police ForceLincolnshire
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LN9 6AR

Is LN9 6AR (Horncastle) safe?

The area around LN9 6AR records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near LN9 6AR?

The median sale price around LN9 6AR in Horncastle is £202,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LN9 6AR?

There are 4 schools close to LN9 6AR, including The Banovallum School (Good), St Lawrence School (Good) and Horncastle Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LN9 6AR?

LN9 6AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,017 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LN9 6AR (Horncastle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Louth and Horncastle covering LN9 6AR 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).

Data Sources

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.