Postcode Analysis East Lindsey, East Midlands

ELMHIRST ROAD, LN9 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMHIRST ROAD, LN9 5AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

239

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LN9 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LN9 5AT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 44.8% year-on-year.

home £312,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN9 5AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elmhirst Road, 0.8km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.

For serious buyers, LN9 5AT is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 82% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, down 44.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00132281 (shared with 6 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 LN9 5AT. The average age is 58.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 289,950

25 sales · Mean £ 262,899

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

LN9 5AT has low crime rates — 16 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 behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Outstanding833 pupils0.7 km
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Horncastle Primary School

Requires Improvement454 pupils0.8 km
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St Lawrence School

Good177 pupils0.9 km
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The Banovallum School

Good612 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • Agra Tandoori0.7 km
  • Bar Unico0.8 km
  • Books And Bakes0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Claire'S Crafts Create0.7 km
  • Cooplands0.8 km
  • Country Kitchen0.7 km
  • G Fidling Ltd0.5 km
  • Horncastle Chef0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Admiral Rodney Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Horncastle Farmers Club0.7 km
  • The Fighting Cocks0.7 km
  • Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.7 km
  • Ship Inn0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Society0.6 km
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Boy0.7 km
  • Little Caesar0.8 km
  • Mermaid Fisheries0.9 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km
  • The Kings Treasure0.6 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Chestnut Close0.2 km
  • Corn Close0.2 km
  • Holly Close0.3 km
  • Ashwood Close0.4 km
  • Mark Avenue0.5 km