Postcode Analysis South Kesteven, East Midlands

SCHOOL LANE, NG23 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL LANE, NG23 5BQ.

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 5BQ 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

NG23 5BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £515k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £515k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 56.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG23 5BQ is a safe, established residential area on School Lane, 0.2km from Claypole in Claypole. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NG23, NG23 5BQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £515k, down 56.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5BQ 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 5BQ. 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

Detached

£ 415,000

4 sales · Mean £ 490,625

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

NG23 5BQ has low crime rates — 29 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 behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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The Claypole Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Side House Coffee Shop0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • F Doncaster (Butchers)0.3 km
  • Pink Magnolia Crafts0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Five Bells0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Claypole Village Store0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newark7.1 km
  • Newark Northgate7.1 km
  • Newark Castle7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.0 km
  • Village Hall0.1 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km