Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

CROFT LANE, LN3 4AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT LANE, LN3 4AA.

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

258

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LN3 4AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

LN3 4AA is a sought-after residential area on Croft Lane, 0.0km from Cherry Willingham in Cherry Willingham. Administratively it sits within Cherry Willingham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN3, LN3 4AA offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for LN3 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00133960 (shared with 10 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 LN3 4AA. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LN3 4AA has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

Requires Improvement192 pupils0.5 km
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The Priory Pembroke Academy

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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Reepham Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rosie Lea Cafe0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cherry Pizza House0.2 km
  • New Golden Cherry0.2 km
  • Bay Leaf0.4 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Food and Wine0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree0.4 km
  • The Wishing Well0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central5.8 km
  • Hykeham10.9 km
  • Metheringham12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane (North End)0.0 km
  • Church Lane (North End)0.1 km
  • The Parade0.1 km
  • The Parade0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.3 km