LN9 5BS is a safe, established residential area on The Spinney, 0.7km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
For families considering a move, LN9 5BS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00132261 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SPINNEY, LN9 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SPINNEY, LN9 5BS.
524
46
£ 34,800 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN9 5BS spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 5BS. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BS has low crime rates — 21 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
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Durham Ox0.8 km
- Horncastle Farmers Club0.7 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.4 km
- Masonic Hall0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe0.9 km
- Agra Tandoori0.7 km
- Bar Unico0.7 km
- Books And Bakes0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.6 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- Country Kitchen0.8 km
- G Fidling Ltd0.2 km
- Horncastle Chef0.6 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.8 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.7 km
- Little Caesar0.7 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.9 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
- The Kings Treasure0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham19.4 km
Bus Stops
- Elson Way0.1 km
- Mountview Garage0.1 km
- Mountview Garage0.2 km
- Accommodation Road0.3 km
- Accommodation Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BS · Data under Open Government Licence