LN9 5BL is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.0km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 102.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00132266 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, LN9 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, LN9 5BL.
265
44
£ 34,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates LN9 5BL — age 44, 31% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 102.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BL. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 176,500
2 sales · Mean £ 176,500
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LN9 5BL is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Horncastle Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
St Lawrence School
The Banovallum School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.1 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- Country Kitchen0.1 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.9 km
- Horncastle Chef0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.1 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.3 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.3 km
- Masonic Hall0.1 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.1 km
- Bar Unico0.1 km
- Books And Bakes0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Harpars0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.1 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.1 km
- Little Caesar0.1 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.2 km
- Peking Chef0.1 km
- The Kings Treasure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Interchange0.1 km
- Destinations Vary Depending on Bookings0.1 km
- Interchange Shelter0.1 km
- Jubilee Way0.1 km
- Jubilee Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BL · Data under Open Government Licence