LN9 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Prospect Street, 0.6km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00132280 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT STREET, LN9 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT STREET, LN9 5AY.
234
52
£ 34,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
LN9 5AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5AY. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5AY has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle Primary School
St Lawrence School
The Banovallum School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe1.0 km
- Agra Tandoori0.5 km
- Bar Unico0.6 km
- Books And Bakes0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.5 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Country Kitchen0.6 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.4 km
- Horncastle Chef0.6 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.5 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.8 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
- Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Red Lion0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.5 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.5 km
- Little Caesar0.6 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.7 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- The Kings Treasure0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Corn Close0.0 km
- Chestnut Close0.2 km
- Ashwood Close0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Holly Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95AY · Data under Open Government Licence