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Area guide · Lincolnshire

Living in Humberston and New Waltham

A snapshot of life in Humberston and New Waltham, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Humberston and New Waltham is a village in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 14,861. The average house price is £239,776 and the overall crime rate is 118.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Humberston and New Waltham ranks

Population

14,861

Avg House Price

£239,776

Crime Rate

118.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

374 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£27,746

Median Age

47.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Humberston And New Waltham's detached homes (£292,653) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£105,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Humberston And New Waltham prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£181,957 → £239,776).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£292,653£280,000125
Semi-Detached£199,251£200,00082
Terraced£158,539£161,74530
Flat£105,625£109,0004

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Humberston and New Waltham is 118.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Humberston And New Waltham: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary4
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Enfield Academy of New WalthamPrimaryGood
Humberston AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Humberston Cloverfields AcademyPrimaryGood
New Waltham AcademyPrimaryGood
The Humberston Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Waltham Toll Bar AcademySecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Humberston And New Waltham averages 374 Mbps — 274% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Humberston And New Waltham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.1
% Rated C or Above57.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,306

Demographics & Economy

Population14,861
Median Age47.7
Median Household Income£27,746
Employment Rate49.9%
Owner Occupied65.7%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Humberston And New Waltham?
The average house price in Humberston And New Waltham is £239,776 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Humberston And New Waltham?
The most affordable entry point in Humberston And New Waltham is a flat, with an average price of £105,625.
Is Humberston And New Waltham a safe place to live?
Humberston And New Waltham has a recorded crime rate of 118.1 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 Humberston And New Waltham?
Humberston And New Waltham has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Humberston And New Waltham?
Average broadband download speeds in Humberston And New Waltham are around 374 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91% of premises.
How big is Humberston And New Waltham?
Humberston And New Waltham is a settlement in Lincolnshire with a population of approximately 14,861.

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