About Bonby

Bonby is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies within the DN20 postcode area, situated to the west of the town of Louth. The village is surrounded by rural farmland, typical of the Lincolnshire countryside, and retains a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Bonby is part of the civil parish of Bonby and Lilling, and the area has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The village church, St Mary's, is a notable feature and reflects the area’s historical roots. The local community is small but active, with regular events held at the village hall. The surrounding landscape offers pleasant walks and views across the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

School Ratings in Bonby

Bonby is served by 16 schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bonby

Property prices average £220K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £270K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bonby

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Bonby, with 9 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bonby

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bonby falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bonby

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Bonby, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,992 sales

Average Price £220K
£600 — £19.52M
Detached £270K 1,456
Semi £154K 896
Terraced £130K 424
Flat £106K 71

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
2 Secondary
4 Other
Worlaby Academy Primary Good 1.2 miles South Ferriby Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles Hera House Good 3.7 miles Bowmandale Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Baysgarth School Secondary Good 4.3 miles Barton Children's Centre Good 4.5 miles Castledyke Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 4.5 miles Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary Good 4.5 miles Options Barton Good 4.6 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Primary Good 4.6 miles Brigg Primary School Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bonby IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bonby in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
6/10
3,666 Children (0-15) 15%
14,715 Working Age 59%
8,926 Older (60+) 36%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 24.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 13% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bonby 51 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Bonby falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

26 Violence & Sexual Offences
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
5 Shoplifting
3 Burglary
3 Other Theft
3 Other Crime
1 Public Order
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Barton-On-Humber Train Station 4 miles
Barnetby Train Station 4.6 miles
Brigg Train Station 5.3 miles
New Holland Train Station 5.7 miles
Barrow Haven Train Station 6 miles
Thornton Abbey Train Station 6.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Saxby All Saints 0.9 miles Worlaby 1.4 miles Horkstow 2.2 miles Horkstow Wolds 2.6 miles Elsham 2.6 miles Appleby 3.2 miles Burnham 3.3 miles South Ferriby 3.3 miles Broughton Common 3.6 miles Wressle 4.2 miles Low Risby 4.4 miles Wrawby 4.5 miles

Local Government

District North Lincolnshire
County Lincolnshire
Ward Broughton and Appleby
Constituency Brigg and Goole
Parish Broughton
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in DN20 30 shown View all streets

A18 1 Airedale Close 1 Albert Street 3 Almond Grove 1 Ancholme Gardens 1 Ancholme Way 1 Anchors Way 2 Andrew Paddock 1 Appleby Gardens 1 Appleby Lane 3 Applefields 1 Archers Close 1 Ash Grove 2 Ashdown Close 1 Atherton Way 2 Atkinson Avenue 1 Avenue Nozay 1 B1206 5 Badger Way 1 Bakersfield 1 Barley Close 1 Barnard Avenue 4 Barnetby Lane 1 Barrowby Close 1 Barton Road 2 Bassett Close 1 Beagle Close 1 Beck Lane 1 Beck Side 2 Beech Close 1

Postcodes in DN20 50 shown View all postcodes

DN20 0AA DN20 0AB DN20 0AD DN20 0AE DN20 0AF DN20 0AG DN20 0AH DN20 0AJ DN20 0AL DN20 0AN DN20 0AP DN20 0AQ DN20 0AR DN20 0AS DN20 0AT DN20 0AU DN20 0AW DN20 0AX DN20 0AY DN20 0AZ DN20 0BA DN20 0BB DN20 0BD DN20 0BE DN20 0BF DN20 0BG DN20 0BJ DN20 0BN DN20 0BP DN20 0BQ DN20 0BS DN20 0BT DN20 0BU DN20 0BW DN20 0BX DN20 0BY DN20 0BZ DN20 0DA DN20 0DB DN20 0DD DN20 0DE DN20 0DF DN20 0DH DN20 0DJ DN20 0DL DN20 0DN DN20 0DP DN20 0DQ DN20 0DR DN20 0DS