LN9 5BW is a sought-after residential area on Banks Street, 0.2km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00132267 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKS STREET, LN9 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKS STREET, LN9 5BW.
322
41
£ 34,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 5BW 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LN9 5BW's 56% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 5BW. The average age is 41.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,000
15 sales · Mean £ 122,103
Detached
£ 192,500
2 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 5BW has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
St Lawrence School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
The Banovallum School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Claire'S Crafts Create0.3 km
- Cooplands0.2 km
- Country Kitchen0.1 km
- G Fidling Ltd1.0 km
- Horncastle Chef0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.2 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.3 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.5 km
- Masonic Hall0.0 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.2 km
- Bar Unico0.2 km
- Books And Bakes0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Harpars0.2 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.2 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.2 km
- Little Caesar0.2 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.2 km
- Peking Chef0.2 km
- The Kings Treasure0.2 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Jubilee Way0.2 km
- Interchange0.2 km
- Destinations Vary Depending on Bookings0.2 km
- Interchange Shelter0.2 km
- War Memorial Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN95BW · Data under Open Government Licence