House prices in West Lindsey
The median price paid for a home in West Lindsey was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,335 sales. House prices in West Lindsey did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.5% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Lindsey was 9% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in West Lindsey was £741 a month in August 2026, 10.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Lindsey had 7.7 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where West Lindsey stands out
- Rents in West Lindsey had the 9th biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+10.3%).
- West Lindsey has the 18th lowest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 68.1%.
- In the year ending June 2025, West Lindsey had the 41st biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +13.3 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in West Lindsey
The median price paid in West Lindsey was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,335 sales, or £2,366 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £310,000 | 633 | £2,625 | +3.3% | +14.0% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £185,000 | 330 | £2,296 | 0.0% | +12.1% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £127,000 | 343 | £1,688 | −2.3% | +12.9% | £180,500 |
Not shown: flats (under 50 sales in the year, too few for a reliable median).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey | £215,000 | 0.0% | +7.5% | £2,366 | −0.6% |
| 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 West Lindsey sold for a median £2,366 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 15% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
West Lindsey has the 76th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in West Lindsey
The average private rent in West Lindsey was £741 a month in August 2026, 10.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Lindsey are 36.2% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Lindsey has the 36th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in West Lindsey
68.1% of premises in West Lindsey can get gigabit broadband and 91.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 64.4% can get full fibre, and 4.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 18th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
66.4% of premises in West Lindsey get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in West Lindsey
In the year ending June 2025, 6,913 people moved to West Lindsey from elsewhere in the UK and 5,595 moved away, a net gain of 1,318 (13.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Lincoln 1,501
- North Kesteven 722
- North Lincolnshire 503
Most moved out to
- Lincoln 887
- North Kesteven 569
- North Lincolnshire 540
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in West Lindsey
1,182 homes were sold in West Lindsey in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.19 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Lindsey were 11.2% up on the year before and 29.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 50th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th most 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 West Lindsey
The police recorded 7,201 crimes in West Lindsey in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.7 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.22 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.39 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.71 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.41 |
West Lindsey has the 150th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 15th 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 West Lindsey
West Lindsey is the 131st 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 | 131st |
| Income | 154th |
| Employment | 114th |
| Education and skills | 160th |
| Health | 140th |
| Crime | 225th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 19th |
| Living environment | 169th |
Questions about West Lindsey
How much does a house cost in West Lindsey?
The median price paid for a home in West Lindsey was £215,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £310,000; semi-detached £185,000; terraced £127,000.
Are house prices in West Lindsey going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Lindsey did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 7.5%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Lindsey?
The average private rent in West Lindsey was £741 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £540; 2 bed £673; 3 bed £823; 4+ bed £1,146.
Is West Lindsey a safe place to live?
West Lindsey had 7.7 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 150th lowest 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 West Lindsey?
64.4% of premises in West Lindsey can get full fibre and 68.1% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Lincoln 20 km
- North Lincolnshire 21 km
- North East Lincolnshire 31 km
- Bassetlaw 31 km
- North Kesteven 36 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.