Louth
Built-up area in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.37, 0.002 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 33 87 |
| Population: | 16,419 |
| Dialling code: | 01507 (Alford) |
Louth in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England is a historic market town sitting at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town grew up along the River Lud, with a compact centre of Georgian and Victorian streets and timber‑framed buildings that lead naturally into rolling countryside and the nearby Lincolnshire coast and city of Lincoln.
Locally famed for the lofty spire of St James' Church that dominates the skyline, Louth retains a strong market‑town character with regular markets, independent shops, antiques and cafés; its economy still leans on agriculture, small industry and tourism. The town’s history - from medieval prosperity and the traces of the old Louth Canal to a memorable flash flood in 1920 - helps shape a lively community identity and calendar of local events.
Postcode districts covering Louth
Most populated places nearby
- Grimsby 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Cleethorpes 13 miles20.9 km
- Skegness 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Mablethorpe 10.6 miles17 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Immingham 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Priory & St. James' Ward 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Trinity Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- St. Margaret's Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- North Holme Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- St. Michael's Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- St. Mary's Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Keddington Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stewton Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Hallington Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Brackenborough with Little Grimsby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Elkington Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Raithby cum Maltby Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Louth
LN11 8EZ, LN11 0LN, LN11 0DR, LN11 1DJ, LN11 8AJ, LN11 9NW, LN11 9HS, LN11 9AG, LN11 9DT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 42.2 miles67.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 66.5 miles107.1 km
- Ludborough Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- North Thoresby Railway Station 7 miles11.2 km
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Schools in Louth
- Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy Primary
- Greenwich House School Independent - primary
- Kidgate Academy Primary
- King Edward VI Grammar School Secondary
- Lacey Gardens Junior Academy Primary
- Louth Academy Secondary
- St Bernard's School Special
- St Michael's C of E School, Louth Primary
Local points of interest
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Greenfield Priory Historic site 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Blundell Park Stadium 14 miles22.5 km
- Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 16.8 miles27 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 18.2 miles29.3 km