House prices in East Lindsey
The median price paid for a home in East Lindsey was £205,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,744 sales. House prices in East Lindsey fell 2.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in East Lindsey was 14% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in East Lindsey was £704 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier (ONS). East Lindsey had 9.1 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where East Lindsey stands out
- East Lindsey has the 13th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 67.0%.
- In the year ending June 2025, East Lindsey had the 16th biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +18.0 per 1,000 residents.
- East Lindsey has the 22nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £704 a month in August 2026.
House prices in East Lindsey
The median price paid in East Lindsey was £205,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,744 sales, or £2,378 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £262,000 | 944 | £2,599 | −0.6% | +6.9% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £177,500 | 449 | £2,246 | +1.4% | +13.1% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £145,000 | 281 | £1,917 | −2.0% | +11.5% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £106,500 | 70 | £1,678 | −3.2% | +15.8% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lindsey | £205,000 | −2.4% | +7.9% | £2,378 | −1.8% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in East Lindsey sold for a median £2,378 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
East Lindsey has the 63rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.4% change over the year is the 62nd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 9th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in East Lindsey
67.0% of premises in East Lindsey can get gigabit broadband and 92.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 64.0% can get full fibre, and 2.8% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 13th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
72.7% of premises in East Lindsey get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in East Lindsey
In the year ending June 2025, 9,102 people moved to East Lindsey from elsewhere in the UK and 6,494 moved away, a net gain of 2,608 (18.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Boston 659
- North East Lincolnshire 601
- West Lindsey 425
Most moved out to
- North East Lincolnshire 653
- Boston 627
- Lincoln 438
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in East Lindsey
The average private rent in East Lindsey was £704 a month in August 2026, 7.0% up on a year earlier. Rents in East Lindsey are 31.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
East Lindsey has the 22nd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in East Lindsey
1,626 homes were sold in East Lindsey in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.12 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in East Lindsey were 2.0% up on the year before and 38.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 94th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in East Lindsey
The police recorded 12,827 crimes in East Lindsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 9.1 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.91 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.78 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.93 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.44 |
East Lindsey has the 89th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 8th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in East Lindsey
East Lindsey is the 27th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27th |
| Income | 63rd |
| Employment | 21st |
| Education and skills | 20th |
| Health | 42nd |
| Crime | 159th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 44th |
| Living environment | 75th |
Questions about East Lindsey
How much does a house cost in East Lindsey?
The median price paid for a home in East Lindsey was £205,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £262,000; semi-detached £177,500; terraced £145,000; flats £106,500.
Are house prices in East Lindsey going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in East Lindsey fell 2.4%, and over five years it rose 7.9%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in East Lindsey?
The average private rent in East Lindsey was £704 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £522; 2 bed £666; 3 bed £819; 4+ bed £1,145.
Is East Lindsey a safe place to live?
East Lindsey had 9.1 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 89th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in East Lindsey?
64.0% of premises in East Lindsey can get full fibre and 67.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North East Lincolnshire 31 km
- Boston 33 km
- West Lindsey 37 km
- North Kesteven 37 km
- Lincoln 38 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.