Living in LN7, West Lindsey
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LN7 in West Lindsey. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central LN7 sold at a median of £186,500 across 51 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across West Lindsey are up 0.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 5 schools within about 3 miles, 80% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of LN7 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in West Lindsey pays £2,354 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 11 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 17 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in West Lindsey: £203,592, up 0.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
Check sold prices for a specific address in LN7 →
See where LN7 ranks across East Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in West Lindsey: £2,354 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare LN7 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for LN7 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around LN7
51 recorded home sales on the streets around central LN7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £186,500 and a range from £70,000 to £565,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Roman Way, LN7 6LW | Detached | £275,000 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| 6 Antonius Close, LN7 6GD | Terraced | £174,500 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Saunders Close, LN7 6JL | Detached | £299,950 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 120 North Kelsey Road, LN7 6QB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Marcus Walk, LN7 6GT | Detached | £295,000 | 28 May 2026 |
| 4 Antonius Close, LN7 6GD | Terraced | £167,000 | 22 May 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi away | no figure |
| Caistor Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi away | no figure |
| Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Grasby All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi away | no figure |
| Caistor Yarborough Academy | Secondary | Report card | 1.3 mi away | no figure |
3 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How LN7 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 7.6 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of LN7 (E01026368, 1,968 residents in 2021, up 23.5% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 7.6 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81.1% | 77.8% | -3.3 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 9.9% | 13.9% | +4.0 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 7.3% | 7.2% | -0.1 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 15.8% | 18.8% | +3.0 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 20.2% | 22.3% | +2.1 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 24.7% | 32.3% | +7.6 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.5% | 4.5% | +1.0 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 83.2% | 84.1% | +0.9 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
11 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LN7 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Lindsey's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 restaurants and cafés, 2 pubs within a mile of central LN7.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of LN7. The nearest, Caistor Health Centre, has 5,278 registered patients and 2,639 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor Health Centre | 1.1 mi | 5,278 | 2,639 |
Nearest A&E: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where 66.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in West Lindsey pays £2,354 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 3.2% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for West Lindsey, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,926 | +2.6% |
| 2022-23 | £2,011 | +4.4% |
| 2023-24 | £2,111 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,209 | +4.6% |
| 2025-26 | £2,280 | +3.2% |
| 2026-27 | £2,354 | +3.2% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for West Lindsey, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about LN7
What is the average house price in LN7?
The average sold price in West Lindsey is £203,592 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LN7?
Prices in West Lindsey are up 0.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in LN7?
The median of 51 recorded sales around central LN7 in the last 2 years is £186,500, ranging from £70,000 to £565,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in LN7?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central LN7, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LN7?
11 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN7 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is LN7 at risk of flooding?
Central LN7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LN7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £186,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 11 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LN7 safe?
11 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LN7 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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