Postcode Analysis Lincoln, East Midlands

THORNTON CLOSE, LN6 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON CLOSE, LN6 0BQ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN6 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in LN6 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

LN6 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornton Close, 0.7km from Hartsholme in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Hartsholme ward and the Lincoln constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LN6 0BQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 2.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LN6 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00132828 (shared with 8 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 LN6 0BQ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 163,250

4 sales · Mean £ 162,875

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

Crime around LN6 0BQ is moderate at 85 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour90
Shoplifting37
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order19

school Local Schools

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The Pilgrim School

Good19 pupils0.2 km
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Hartsholme Academy

Requires Improvement414 pupils0.2 km
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The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

Good943 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good540 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory Witham Academy

Good1096 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement571 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Cafe at Hartsholme Park Ltd0.5 km
  • Elite Fish & Chip Restaurant0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Ascend Climbing Gym Lincoln0.4 km
  • Coffee Corner0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Swanpool Food Store0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lakeside Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Hartsholme Park0.3 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services0.4 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Lyndas Shop0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown & Arrows0.7 km
  • Hartsholme/Lincoln United Sports Association0.4 km
  • Hartsholme/Lincoln Utd Sports Association0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hykeham2.4 km
  • Lincoln Central3.0 km
  • Saxilby8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Spanby Drive0.1 km
  • Spanby Drive0.1 km
  • Bucknall Avenue0.2 km
  • Bucknall Avenue0.2 km
  • City School0.2 km