Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

BARN OWL WAY, LN4 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN OWL WAY, LN4 1BS.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /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.

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

LN4 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £201k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £201k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.

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

LN4 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Barn Owl Way, 0.4km from Washingborough in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

For serious buyers, LN4 1BS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £201k, up 20.5% year-on-year. 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 LN4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00133063 (shared with 18 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 1BS. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

5 sales · Mean £ 196,900

Flat

£ 153,500

1 sales · Mean £ 153,500

Detached

£ 325,500

4 sales · Mean £ 325,250

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

LN4 1BS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Washingborough Academy

Good274 pupils0.6 km
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Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

Good270 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Hunters Leap0.4 km
  • Ferry Boat Inn0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Legend Curries0.5 km
  • Pizza Place0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Washingborough Hall Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central4.3 km
  • Hykeham8.6 km
  • Metheringham10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Deloraine Court0.2 km
  • Deloraine Court0.2 km
  • Queensbury Court0.2 km
  • Queensbury Court0.2 km
  • Rayton Close0.3 km