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Area guide · East Lindsey

Living in Alford (East Lindsey)

A snapshot of life in Alford (East Lindsey), East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Alford (East Lindsey) is a village in East Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 3,831. The average house price is £245,744 and the overall crime rate is 69.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Alford (East Lindsey) ranks

Population

3,831

Avg House Price

£245,744

Crime Rate

69.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

273 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£25,462

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Alford (east Lindsey)'s detached homes (£295,480) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£146,559).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Alford (east Lindsey) prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£161,215 → £245,744).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£295,480£252,50050
Semi-Detached£175,684£162,50019
Terraced£146,559£123,50017
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Alford (East Lindsey) is 69.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Alford (east Lindsey): violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (1 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary1
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Alford Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology CollegeSecondaryGood
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective AcademySecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Alford (east Lindsey) averages 273 Mbps — 173% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Alford (east Lindsey) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score67.4
% Rated C or Above51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,463

Demographics & Economy

Population3,831
Median Age50.9
Median Household Income£25,462
Employment Rate45.8%
Owner Occupied67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified21.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Alford (east Lindsey)?
The average house price in Alford (east Lindsey) is £245,744 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Alford (east Lindsey)?
The most affordable entry point in Alford (east Lindsey) is a terraced, with an average price of £146,559.
Is Alford (east Lindsey) a safe place to live?
Alford (east Lindsey) has a recorded crime rate of 69.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Alford (east Lindsey)?
Alford (east Lindsey) has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Alford (east Lindsey)?
Average broadband download speeds in Alford (east Lindsey) are around 273 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 78.2% of premises.
How big is Alford (east Lindsey)?
Alford (east Lindsey) is a settlement in East Lindsey with a population of approximately 3,831.

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