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Area guide · West Lindsey

Living in Saxilby

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

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At a glance

Saxilby is a village in West Lindsey, East Midlands with a population of 4,432. The average house price is £265,376 and the overall crime rate is 60.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Saxilby ranks

Population

4,432

Avg House Price

£265,376

Crime Rate

60.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

347 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,291

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Saxilby's detached homes (£320,635) command roughly 2.4× the price of a flat (£136,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Saxilby prices have risen 49% over the last 9 years (£178,653 → £265,376).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£320,635	£307,500	52
Semi-Detached	£202,374	£210,000	22
Terraced	£169,857	£177,500	14
Flat	£136,000	£136,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Saxilby is 60.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Saxilby: 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 Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Saxilby Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Saxilby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	62.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,249

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,432
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£29,291
Employment Rate	54.3%
Owner Occupied	63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Saxilby?

The average house price in Saxilby is £265,376 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Saxilby is a flat, with an average price of £136,000.

Is Saxilby a safe place to live?

Saxilby has a recorded crime rate of 60.9 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 Saxilby?

Saxilby has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Saxilby?

Average broadband download speeds in Saxilby are around 347 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.5% of premises.

How big is Saxilby?

Saxilby is a settlement in West Lindsey with a population of approximately 4,432.

Most compared with

How does Saxilby stack up against its neighbours?

Bracebridge Heath

Saxilby

House price: £232,521 · £265,376
Crime rate: 38.3 · 60.9
Distance: 7.5 mi

Branston

Saxilby

House price: £254,996 · £265,376
Crime rate: 38.5 · 60.9
Distance: 9.3 mi

Cherry Willingham

Saxilby

House price: £250,432 · £265,376
Crime rate: 61.2 · 60.9
Distance: 8.7 mi

Gainsborough

Saxilby

House price: £186,553 · £265,376
Crime rate: 61 · 60.9
Distance: 10.1 mi

Kirton in Lindsey

Saxilby

House price: £376,000 · £265,376
Crime rate: 76.1 · 60.9
Distance: 14.5 mi

Lincoln

Saxilby

House price: £241,749 · £265,376
Crime rate: 117.6 · 60.9
Distance: 5.6 mi

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