Area guide · East Lindsey

Living in Horncastle

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

At a glance

Horncastle is a village in East Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 7,293. The average house price is £260,586 and the overall crime rate is 69.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Horncastle ranks

Population

7,293

Avg House Price

£260,586

Crime Rate

69.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

347 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£25,462

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Horncastle's detached homes (£330,272) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£107,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Horncastle prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£203,319 → £260,586).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£330,272	£278,500	112
Semi-Detached	£187,601	£177,000	47
Terraced	£151,385	£134,000	31
Flat	£107,000	£117,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Horncastle is 69.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Horncastle: 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 Schools	3
Primary	1
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Horncastle Primary School	Primary	Good
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle	Secondary	Good
The Banovallum School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Horncastle averages 347 Mbps — 247% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Horncastle homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 51.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.4
% Rated C or Above	51.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,463

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,293
Median Age	50.9
Median Household Income	£25,462
Employment Rate	45.8%
Owner Occupied	67.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	21.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Horncastle?

The average house price in Horncastle is £260,586 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Horncastle?

The most affordable entry point in Horncastle is a flat, with an average price of £107,000.

Is Horncastle a safe place to live?

Horncastle 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 Horncastle?

Horncastle has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Horncastle?

Average broadband download speeds in Horncastle are around 347 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 81.9% of premises.

How big is Horncastle?

Horncastle is a settlement in East Lindsey with a population of approximately 7,293.

Most compared with

How does Horncastle stack up against its neighbours?

Alford (East Lindsey)

Horncastle

House price: £245,744 · £260,586
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.4
Distance: 12.5 mi

Branston

Horncastle

House price: £254,996 · £260,586
Crime rate: 38.5 · 69.4
Distance: 14.9 mi

Cherry Willingham

Horncastle

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

Coningsby and Tattershall

Horncastle

House price: £188,580 · £260,586
Crime rate: 69.1 · 69.4
Distance: 7.5 mi

Horncastle

Louth

House price: £260,586 · £250,133
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

Horncastle

Metheringham

House price: £260,586 · £234,008
Crime rate: 69.4 · 38.3
Distance: 12.9 mi

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