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Location in LincolnshireOrby sits where the marker shows within the county.

11,345
Population
5,398
Households
2 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£35,816
Avg. household income
491
Businesses
74
People per km²
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About Orby

Orby is a small village located in Lincolnshire, England, within the PE24 postcode area. It is situated close to the coastal town of Skegness, making it a convenient location for those wishing to explore the nearby seaside attractions. The village features a mix of residential properties and agricultural land, reflecting the rural character of the area.

The local community is primarily centred around the village hall, which serves as a venue for various events and gatherings. Orby is surrounded by fields and open countryside, providing opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. The village is also well-connected by road, allowing easy access to nearby towns and amenities.

School Ratings in Orby

Families in Orby have access to 13 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Orby

Homes sell for an average of £203K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £229K.

Deprivation and Employment in Orby

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Orby within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Local Data for Orby

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Property Prices 2,028 sales

Average Price £203K
£1K , £7.37M
Detached £229K 1,229
Semi £156K 318
Terraced £130K 131
Flat £65K 51

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
2 Secondary
1 Other
Good 5

Ofsted ratings for schools in the PE24 postcode area.

The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby Primary 3.2 miles Hogsthorpe Primary Academy Primary Good 3.9 miles Great Steeping Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 4 miles Ingoldmells Academy Primary Good 4 miles Beacon Primary Academy Primary Good 4.3 miles Skegness Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 4.5 miles Seathorne Primary Academy Primary 4.7 miles Skegness Grammar School Secondary Good 4.7 miles Skegness and Alford Children's Centre Outstanding 4.7 miles Chapel St Leonards Primary School Primary Good 4.8 miles Skegness Junior Academy Primary 4.9 miles

Household Income in Orby ONS 2023

The average total household income in Orby is approximately £35,816 a year before tax, 35% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £27,996. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Orby £35,816
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £27,996.

Businesses in Orby ONS 2025

There are approximately 491 active businesses based in Orby, around 43 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 6 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

491 Total businesses
43 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Orby IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Orby experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
2/10
Income
4/10
Employment
2/10
Education
2/10
Health
2/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
2/10
Children 0-15 13%
Working age 51%
Older 65+ 36%
1,440 Children (0-15) 13%
5,831 Working Age 51%
4,072 Older (65+) 36%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 56.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 20.7% 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

Nearest Train Stations 3 stations

Thorpe Culvert Train Station 4.4 miles
Skegness Train Station 4.9 miles
Havenhouse Train Station 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Welton le Marsh 1.4 miles Hasthorpe 1.4 miles Habertoft 1.4 miles Sloothby 1.9 miles Gunby 2 miles Ashington End 2 miles Burgh le Marsh 2 miles Bratoft 2.2 miles Candlesby 2.5 miles Mill Hill 2.8 miles Irby in the Marsh 2.8 miles Scremby 3.1 miles

Local Government

District East Lindsey
County Lincolnshire
Ward Croft
Constituency Boston and Skegness
Parish Croft
Region East Midlands

Home Ownership in Orby

Of the 5,287 households in and around Orby, 70% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 21% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 70% Social rented 9% Private rented 21%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Orby.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orby

What is the population of Orby?
Orby has a population of approximately 11,345 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Orby?
The average property in and around Orby sold for about £202,968, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 42% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Orby a deprived area?
Orby sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 2 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Orby?
Orby is covered by the PE24 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Orby?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Orby, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Orby?
The nearest railway station to Orby is Thorpe Culvert Train Station, about 4.4 miles away.

Streets in PE24 30 shown View all streets

A52 5 Acacia Avenue 1 All Saints CLose 1 Ancaster Avenue 1 Ancaster Mews 1 Anderby Road 4 Andrew Avenue 1 Ash Close 1 Aylmer Avenue 1 B1195 1 Barkham Street 2 Barnack Estate 2 Barton Road 1 Batemans Court 1 Beacon Park Close 1 Beatrice Way 1 Bees Corner 1 Bethlem Crescent 1 Billgate Lane 2 Boston Road 3 Bracken Lane 1 Bradshaw's Lane 1 Brambleberry Lane 2 Bratoft End 3 Brewster Lane 8 Brocks Close 1 Buckingham Drive 1 Bukcingham Drive 1 Burgh Road 5 Carson Close 1

Postcodes in PE24 50 shown View all postcodes

PE24 4AA PE24 4AB PE24 4AD PE24 4AE PE24 4AF PE24 4AG PE24 4AH PE24 4AJ PE24 4AL PE24 4AN PE24 4AP PE24 4AQ PE24 4AR PE24 4AT PE24 4AU PE24 4AW PE24 4AX PE24 4AY PE24 4BA PE24 4BD PE24 4BE PE24 4BG PE24 4BH PE24 4BJ PE24 4BN PE24 4BP PE24 4BQ PE24 4BS PE24 4BT PE24 4BU PE24 4BW PE24 4BX PE24 4BY PE24 4BZ PE24 4DA PE24 4DB PE24 4DD PE24 4DE PE24 4DF PE24 4DG PE24 4DH PE24 4DJ PE24 4DL PE24 4DP PE24 4DQ PE24 4DR PE24 4DS PE24 4DT PE24 4DU PE24 4DW