Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

THE ORCHARD, LN4 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, LN4 1BY.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LN4 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £168k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

LN4 1BY is a sought-after residential area on The Orchard, 0.5km from Washingborough 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 1BY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00133059 (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 1BY. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 138,500

7 sales · Mean £ 145,207

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 134,000

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

LN4 1BY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Washingborough Academy

Good274 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Washingborough Hall Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Legend Curries0.6 km
  • Pizza Place0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central3.9 km
  • Hykeham8.5 km
  • Metheringham11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillcroft0.0 km
  • Thurlby Close0.1 km
  • Hillcroft0.1 km
  • Thurlby Close0.1 km
  • Ferry Lane0.1 km