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Area guide · East Lindsey

Living in Louth

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

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At a glance

Louth is a town in East Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 17,415. The average house price is £250,133 and the overall crime rate is 69.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Louth ranks

Population

17,415

Avg House Price

£250,133

Crime Rate

69.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

280 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£25,462

Median Age

50.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Louth's detached homes (£320,117) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£107,562).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Louth prices have risen 4% over the last 9 years (£241,120 → £250,133).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£320,117	£295,000	223
Semi-Detached	£201,252	£199,722	136
Terraced	£158,667	£151,000	97
Flat	£107,562	£100,000	8

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Louth: violent crime (44% 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 Schools	6
Primary	4
Secondary	2
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy	Primary	Good
Kidgate Academy	Primary	Outstanding
King Edward VI Grammar School	Secondary	Good
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy	Primary	Good
Louth Academy	Secondary	Good
St Michael's Church of England School, Louth	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Louth averages 280 Mbps — 180% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Louth 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	17,415
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 Louth?

The average house price in Louth is £250,133 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Louth is a flat, with an average price of £107,562.

Is Louth a safe place to live?

Louth 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 Louth?

Louth has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Louth?

Average broadband download speeds in Louth are around 280 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 82.6% of premises.

How big is Louth?

Louth is a settlement in East Lindsey with a population of approximately 17,415.

Most compared with

How does Louth stack up against its neighbours?

Alford (East Lindsey)

Louth

House price: £245,744 · £250,133
Crime rate: 69.4 · 69.4
Distance: 10.5 mi

Cleethorpes

Louth

House price: £160,624 · £250,133
Crime rate: 118.1 · 69.4
Distance: 13.1 mi

Grimsby

Louth

House price: £153,787 · £250,133
Crime rate: 118.1 · 69.4
Distance: 13.9 mi

Holton le Clay

Louth

House price: £208,577 · £250,133
Crime rate: 69.6 · 69.4
Distance: 9.8 mi

Horncastle

Louth

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

Humberston and New Waltham

Louth

House price: £239,776 · £250,133
Crime rate: 118.1 · 69.4
Distance: 11.3 mi

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