Welcome to West Ashby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
West Ashby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the Horncastle to Louth A153 road, and 2 miles (3.2 km) north from the centre of Horncastle. Farthorpe, Middlethorpe, and Furzehills are hamlets within the parish. According to the 2001 Census and 2011 Census West Ashby had a population of 252.The name 'Ashby' derives from the Old Norse askr-by meaning 'ash tree farm/settlement'.The remains of a henge monument can be found just west of the village, off Docking Lane. Furze Hills is the site of the plague village of Northorpe.All Saints parish church was extensively restored between 1848 and 1873.Horncastle's golf club is located at West Ashby Country Park, where Shearman's Wath road crosses the River Bain.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
995 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
269 (2021) |
Density |
27 people/km2 |
Mean age |
51.4 |
Ward |
Tetford & Donington |
District |
East Lindsey |
Postcodes |
LN9 |
ONS ID |
E04005760 |
Council
Contact details for West Ashby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in West Ashby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within West Ashby Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for West Ashby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in West Ashby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for West Ashby Parish.
Local News
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Police issue murder investigation update after woman in 70s 'found with knife wounds' in Lincolnshire village
Published: 4th Aug 2023
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Man charged with murder of woman in 70s appears in court
Published: 20th Oct 2023
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Tories take control in North Kesteven despite tough election across county
Published: 5th May 2023