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LN9

HORNCASTLE

Lincolnshire, East Midlands, England

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LN9 is the postcode district for HORNCASTLE, located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £253,500
1yr change ▲ 8.1%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£253,500

▲ 8.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% below national avg

Crime Rate

10.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

5 schools

Broadband Speed

275 Mbps

Property Prices in LN9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LN9 is £253,500, broadly in line with the Lincolnshire average of £265,006.

Properties in LN9 cost 11.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LN9 have risen 8.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £321,964 354
Semi-detached £183,996 169
Terraced £149,687 135
Flat £94,059 17
All types £253,500 708

5-Year Price History

£244K £249K £254K £259K £264K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LN9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LN9 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LN9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LN9 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford Primary Not inspected mi
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Secondary Good mi
The Banovallum School Secondary Not inspected mi
St Lawrence School Other Not inspected mi
Horncastle Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

145,183

Population

67

Median Age

21%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
21.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LN9 are 275.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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275.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LN9 is collected by East Lindsey. The Band D rate is £2,031/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LN9 — HORNCASTLE

Area Summary

LN9 (HORNCASTLE) offers property prices near the national average (£253,500), low crime (87% below national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (275 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LN9 HORNCASTLE

What is the average house price in LN9 HORNCASTLE?
The average house price in LN9 (HORNCASTLE) is £253,500, based on 708 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 8.1% over the past year.
Is LN9 HORNCASTLE a safe area to live?
Crime in LN9 is significantly below the national average (10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LN9 HORNCASTLE?
The population of LN9 (HORNCASTLE) is approximately 145,183 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 21% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LN9?
The average broadband download speed in LN9 is 275 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LN9 HORNCASTLE?
There are 5 schools in or near LN9. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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