Area guide · West Lindsey

Living in Nettleham

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

At a glance

Nettleham is a village in West Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 3,418. The average house price is £359,611 and the overall crime rate is 61.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Nettleham ranks

Population

3,418

Avg House Price

£359,611

Crime Rate

61.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,382.5

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Nettleham's detached homes (£381,422) command roughly 2.4× the price of a terraced (£160,870).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Nettleham prices have risen 43% over the last 9 years (£251,219 → £359,611).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£381,422	£375,000	39
Semi-Detached	£232,250	£237,500	6
Terraced	£160,870	£157,500	3
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Nettleham is 61.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

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

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School	Primary	Good
The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Nettleham averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Nettleham homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	63%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,247

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,418
Median Age	43.1
Median Household Income	£29,382.5
Employment Rate	53.5%
Owner Occupied	60.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Nettleham?

The average house price in Nettleham is £359,611 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Nettleham is a terraced, with an average price of £160,870.

Is Nettleham a safe place to live?

Nettleham has a recorded crime rate of 61.4 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 Nettleham?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Nettleham?

Average broadband download speeds in Nettleham are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.4% of premises.

How big is Nettleham?

Nettleham is a settlement in West Lindsey with a population of approximately 3,418.

Most compared with

How does Nettleham stack up against its neighbours?

Bracebridge Heath

Nettleham

House price: £232,521 · £359,611
Crime rate: 38.3 · 61.4
Distance: 5.3 mi

Branston

Nettleham

House price: £254,996 · £359,611
Crime rate: 38.5 · 61.4
Distance: 4.9 mi

Cherry Willingham

Nettleham

House price: £250,432 · £359,611
Crime rate: 61.2 · 61.4
Distance: 2.2 mi

Gainsborough

Nettleham

House price: £186,553 · £359,611
Crime rate: 61 · 61.4
Distance: 14.9 mi

Lincoln

Nettleham

House price: £241,749 · £359,611
Crime rate: 117.6 · 61.4
Distance: 3.8 mi

Market Rasen

Nettleham

House price: £265,768 · £359,611
Crime rate: 60.9 · 61.4
Distance: 10.5 mi

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