Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

LARK DRIVE, LN5 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARK DRIVE, LN5 0DS.

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Population

433

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LN5 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

LN5 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £255k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £255k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.

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

LN5 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Lark Drive, 0.3km from Wellingore in Navenby. Administratively it sits within Cliff Villages ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

For serious buyers, LN5 0DS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 13.5% 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 LN5 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00133011 (shared with 42 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 LN5 0DS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,750

6 sales · Mean £ 242,416

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LN5 0DS has low crime rates — 18 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Navenby Church of England Primary School

Good197 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Wellingore Garage Ltd0.4 km
  • Bills Candy Shop0.8 km
  • Navenby Antiques Centre0.8 km
  • Navenby News One Stop0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Chapel House B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Kings Head0.9 km
  • Lion & Royal0.8 km
  • Marquis of Granby0.3 km
  • The Kitchen0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Macy's Brasserie0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Society0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Akash0.9 km
  • Navenby Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Olde Reindeer Fish & Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Wild Cat Pizza0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Metheringham10.2 km
  • Hykeham11.5 km
  • Ruskington11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • Highcliffe0.2 km
  • Highcliffe0.2 km
  • Pottergate Road0.3 km
  • Pottergate Road0.4 km