Area guide · North Kesteven

Living in Skellingthorpe

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

At a glance

Skellingthorpe is a village in North Kesteven, East Midlands with a population of 3,116. The average house price is £285,817 and the overall crime rate is 38.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Skellingthorpe ranks

Population

3,116

Avg House Price

£285,817

Crime Rate

38.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

443 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,637.7

Median Age

43.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Skellingthorpe's detached homes (£296,559) command roughly 1.2× the price of a terraced (£238,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Skellingthorpe prices have risen 12% over the last 9 years (£255,336 → £285,817).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£296,559	£265,000	34
Semi-Detached	£254,214	£237,500	14
Terraced	£238,750	£238,750	2
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Skellingthorpe is 38.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Skellingthorpe: violent crime (44% 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
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School	Primary	Good
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Skellingthorpe averages 443 Mbps — 343% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Skellingthorpe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,230

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,116
Median Age	43.7
Median Household Income	£29,637.7
Employment Rate	55.9%
Owner Occupied	64.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Skellingthorpe?

The average house price in Skellingthorpe is £285,817 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Skellingthorpe is a terraced, with an average price of £238,750.

Is Skellingthorpe a safe place to live?

Skellingthorpe has a recorded crime rate of 38.8 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 Skellingthorpe?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Skellingthorpe?

Average broadband download speeds in Skellingthorpe are around 443 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.8% of premises.

How big is Skellingthorpe?

Skellingthorpe is a settlement in North Kesteven with a population of approximately 3,116.

Most compared with

How does Skellingthorpe stack up against its neighbours?

Balderton

Skellingthorpe

House price: £221,671 · £285,817
Crime rate: 84.1 · 38.8
Distance: 14.0 mi

Bracebridge Heath

Skellingthorpe

House price: £232,521 · £285,817
Crime rate: 38.3 · 38.8
Distance: 4.5 mi

Branston

Skellingthorpe

House price: £254,996 · £285,817
Crime rate: 38.5 · 38.8
Distance: 6.5 mi

Cherry Willingham

Skellingthorpe

House price: £250,432 · £285,817
Crime rate: 61.2 · 38.8
Distance: 6.7 mi

Fernwood

Skellingthorpe

House price: £264,011 · £285,817
Crime rate: 68.2 · 38.8
Distance: 14.3 mi

Gainsborough

Skellingthorpe

House price: £186,553 · £285,817
Crime rate: 61 · 38.8
Distance: 13.2 mi

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