Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

BLACKTHORN WAY, LN4 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTHORN WAY, LN4 1BF.

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 1BF — age 46, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

LN4 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Blackthorn Way in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1BF 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 1BF. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LN4 1BF 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 Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central7.4 km
  • Metheringham9.4 km
  • Hykeham11.7 km

Bus Stops

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