Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

HORTONFIELD DRIVE, LN4 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORTONFIELD DRIVE, LN4 1AW.

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

LN4 1AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

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

LN4 1AW is a safe, established residential area on Hortonfield Drive, 0.6km from Washingborough in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

For families considering a move, LN4 1AW represents 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1AW 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 1AW. 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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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

Terraced

£ 180,000

6 sales · Mean £ 178,000

Semi-Detached

£ 194,000

2 sales · Mean £ 194,000

Detached

£ 292,000

4 sales · Mean £ 310,375

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

LN4 1AW has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Washingborough Academy

Good274 pupils0.3 km
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Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

Good270 pupils1.2 km
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Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

Requires Improvement192 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Washingborough Hall Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ferry Boat Inn0.6 km
  • The Hunters Leap0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Legend Curries0.5 km
  • Pizza Place0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Fenland Hideaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central5.0 km
  • Hykeham9.5 km
  • Metheringham10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Longstongs Crescent0.1 km
  • Longstongs Crescent0.1 km
  • Park Avenue0.1 km
  • Park Avenue0.2 km
  • Community Hall0.2 km