Welcome to Willoughton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Willoughton is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) west from the A15 road, 13 miles (21 km) north from Lincoln and 3 miles (5 km) south from Kirton Lindsey. According to the 2001 Census the village had a population of 330, increasing to 341 at the 2011 census.The name 'Willoughton' derives from the Old English wilig-tūn meaning 'willow tree farm/settlement'. The church of St Andrew was built in 1794 to replace earlier buildings on the site, and was restored in 1888. It is of Georgian style. There was a Primitive Methodist chapel, built in 1866, replacing an earlier chapel of 1837. It closed in 1979 and has since been converted into apartments.Willoughton has a post office and village shop, a primary school, village hall and a public house, the Stirrup. The folklorist, historian and archaeologist Ethel Rudkin lived in the village for much of her life.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,133 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
312 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.3 |
Ward |
Hemswell |
District |
West Lindsey |
Postcodes |
DN21 |
ONS ID |
E04006080 |
Council
Contact details for Willoughton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Willoughton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Willoughton Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Willoughton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Willoughton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Willoughton Parish.
Local News
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New commercial development offers range of units for businesses
Published: 12th Jan 2024
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Plans approved for brand-new business park in Gainsborough
Published: 19th Apr 2021
