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Area guide · Lincolnshire

Living in Messingham

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

At a glance

Messingham is a village in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,375. The average house price is £243,456 and the overall crime rate is 76.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Messingham ranks

Population

3,375

Avg House Price

£243,456

Crime Rate

76.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

405 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,308

Median Age

46.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Messingham's detached homes (£299,943) command roughly 2.5× the price of a terraced (£120,958).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Messingham prices have risen 47% over the last 9 years (£165,704 → £243,456).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£299,943£280,00028
Semi-Detached£175,441£167,00017
Terraced£120,958£118,8756
FlatN/AN/A0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Messingham is 76.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Messingham Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Messingham averages 405 Mbps — 305% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Messingham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71
% Rated C or Above63.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,321

Demographics & Economy

Population3,375
Median Age46.4
Median Household Income£30,308
Employment Rate54%
Owner Occupied68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified26.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Messingham?
The average house price in Messingham is £243,456 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Messingham?
The most affordable entry point in Messingham is a terraced, with an average price of £120,958.
Is Messingham a safe place to live?
Messingham has a recorded crime rate of 76.4 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 Messingham?
Messingham has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Messingham?
Average broadband download speeds in Messingham are around 405 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.8% of premises.
How big is Messingham?
Messingham is a settlement in Lincolnshire with a population of approximately 3,375.

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