Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

FIVE MILE LANE, LN4 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVE MILE LANE, LN4 1AF.

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

346

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LN4 1AF — age 46, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LN4 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Five Mile Lane, 1.4km from Common Square in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN4, LN4 1AF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.

Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00133067 (shared with 9 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 LN4 1AF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 319,375

3 sales · Mean £ 342,916

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

LN4 1AF has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cobb & Son Farm Shop0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central7.5 km
  • Metheringham9.4 km
  • Hykeham11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Five Mile Lane0.1 km
  • Five Mile Lane0.1 km