LN9 5BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willow Close, 0.8km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
For families considering a move, LN9 5BH represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00132281 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW CLOSE, LN9 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, LN9 5BH.
239
59
£ 34,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5BH 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 82% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, LN9 5BH is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 211,785
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BH has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe0.8 km
- Agra Tandoori0.8 km
- Bar Unico0.9 km
- Books And Bakes0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.8 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Country Kitchen0.8 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.5 km
- Horncastle Chef0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.8 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.7 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- Ship Inn0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden Boy0.8 km
- Little Caesar0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.9 km
- The Kings Treasure0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Close0.1 km
- Holly Close0.2 km
- Corn Close0.3 km
- Mark Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BH · Data under Open Government Licence