LN9 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Langton Close, 0.9km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN9, LN9 5BE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 28.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00132271 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGTON CLOSE, LN9 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGTON CLOSE, LN9 5BE.
604
44
£ 34,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN9 5BE — age 44, 83% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BE. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 297,500
7 sales · Mean £ 303,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BE has low crime rates — 22 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
The Banovallum School
Horncastle Primary School
St Lawrence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Durham Ox0.9 km
- Horncastle Farmers Club0.9 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.6 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.8 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.7 km
- Horncastle Chef0.8 km
- Horncastle Fruit And Veg1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.9 km
- Bar Unico0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Horncastle & District Community Centre0.7 km
- Just One More Bike0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society1.0 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Boy0.9 km
- Little Caesar0.9 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Langton Drive0.1 km
- Langton Drive0.1 km
- Mountview Garage0.4 km
- Mountview Garage0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BE · Data under Open Government Licence