Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

HOWSHAM LANE, DN38 6DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWSHAM LANE, DN38 6DA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

235

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DN38 6DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DN38 6DA — age 50, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN38 6DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Howsham Lane, 0.1km from Searby in West Lindsey. Administratively it sits within Kelsey Wold ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

For serious buyers, DN38 6DA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for DN38 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00134058 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN38 6DA. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 321,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DN38 6DA has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barnetby4.4 km
  • Brigg6.8 km
  • Ulceby10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Back Lane0.1 km
  • Back Lane0.1 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.1 km
  • St Nicholas's Church0.2 km
  • St Nicholas's Church0.3 km