Postcode Analysis South Kesteven, East Midlands

CHAPEL LANE, NG23 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL LANE, NG23 5BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

471

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG23 5BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NG23 5BB — age 47, 79% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £268k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.2% year-on-year.

home £268,214 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG23 5BB is a safe, established residential area on Chapel Lane, 0.5km from Claypole in Claypole. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 24.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00133761 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5BB. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 227,071

Detached

£ 408,750

2 sales · Mean £ 408,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG23 5BB has low crime rates — 27 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.

Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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The Claypole Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Side House Coffee Shop0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • F Doncaster (Butchers)0.4 km
  • Pink Magnolia Crafts0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Five Bells0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Claypole Village Store0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newark6.9 km
  • Newark Northgate6.9 km
  • Newark Castle7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.3 km
  • Gretton Close0.4 km