Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

BLACKSMITHS GREEN, LN3 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITHS GREEN, LN3 4BX.

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Population

566

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LN3 4BX is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

LN3 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Blacksmiths Green, 0.1km from Cherry Willingham in Cherry Willingham. Administratively it sits within Cherry Willingham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LN3 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00133959 (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 4BX. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

LN3 4BX 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 pupils0.6 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 Tree0.5 km
  • The Wishing Well0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central5.8 km
  • Hykeham10.8 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 Lane0.2 km