LN9 6QY is a safe, established residential area on Cowling Close, 0.6km from Horncastle in Horncastle. Administratively it sits within Horncastle ward and the Louth and Horncastle constituency.
For families considering a move, LN9 6QY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN9 6QY are sourced from Output Area E00132272 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLING CLOSE, LN9 6QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLING CLOSE, LN9 6QY.
422
43
£ 34,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN9 6QY 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
LN9 6QY is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN9 6QY. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
9 sales · Mean £ 141,722
Detached
£ 159,000
2 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN9 6QY 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
The Banovallum School
St Lawrence School
Horncastle Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boston Road Service Station0.9 km
- Claire'S Crafts Create0.7 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Country Kitchen0.6 km
- Horncastle Chef0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Admiral Rodney Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Horncastle Farmers Club0.7 km
- Horncastle Town Football Club0.5 km
- The Fighting Cocks0.9 km
- Masonic Hall0.5 km
- Red Lion0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.7 km
- Bar Unico0.6 km
- Books And Bakes0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Harpars0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative Society0.7 km
- Heron Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Lincolnshire Co-Operative Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Boy0.7 km
- Little Caesar0.6 km
- Mermaid Fisheries0.5 km
- Peking Chef0.6 km
- The Kings Treasure0.6 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Thomas Gibson Drive0.2 km
- Wesley Way0.3 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Wesley Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN96QY · Data under Open Government Licence