Area guide · West Lindsey

Living in Cherry Willingham

A snapshot of life in Cherry Willingham, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cherry Willingham is a village in West Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 3,446. The average house price is £250,432 and the overall crime rate is 61.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cherry Willingham ranks

Population

3,446

Avg House Price

£250,432

Crime Rate

61.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

285 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,801.5

Median Age

45.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cherry Willingham's detached homes (£285,196) command roughly 1.6× the price of a terraced (£175,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cherry Willingham prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£173,485 → £250,432).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£285,196	£269,500	38
Semi-Detached	£196,031	£186,000	16
Terraced	£175,333	£172,000	6
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cherry Willingham is 61.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cherry Willingham: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy	Primary	Good
The Priory Pembroke Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Cherry Willingham averages 285 Mbps — 185% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cherry Willingham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 58.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.7
% Rated C or Above	58.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,318

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,446
Median Age	45.9
Median Household Income	£28,801.5
Employment Rate	52.7%
Owner Occupied	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cherry Willingham?

The average house price in Cherry Willingham is £250,432 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cherry Willingham?

The most affordable entry point in Cherry Willingham is a terraced, with an average price of £175,333.

Is Cherry Willingham a safe place to live?

Cherry Willingham has a recorded crime rate of 61.2 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 Cherry Willingham?

Cherry Willingham has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cherry Willingham?

Average broadband download speeds in Cherry Willingham are around 285 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 84.1% of premises.

How big is Cherry Willingham?

Cherry Willingham is a settlement in West Lindsey with a population of approximately 3,446.

Most compared with

How does Cherry Willingham stack up against its neighbours?

Bracebridge Heath

Cherry Willingham

House price: £232,521 · £250,432
Crime rate: 38.3 · 61.2
Distance: 4.5 mi

Branston

Cherry Willingham

House price: £254,996 · £250,432
Crime rate: 38.5 · 61.2
Distance: 3.2 mi

Cherry Willingham

Coningsby and Tattershall

House price: £250,432 · £188,580
Crime rate: 61.2 · 69.1
Distance: 14.9 mi

Cherry Willingham

Horncastle

House price: £250,432 · £260,586
Crime rate: 61.2 · 69.4
Distance: 14.3 mi

Cherry Willingham

Lincoln

House price: £250,432 · £241,749
Crime rate: 61.2 · 117.6
Distance: 3.9 mi

Cherry Willingham

Market Rasen

House price: £250,432 · £265,768
Crime rate: 61.2 · 60.9
Distance: 11.4 mi

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