Postcode Analysis South Kesteven, East Midlands

VICARAGE LANE, NG23 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE LANE, NG23 5DN.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG23 5DN 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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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NG23 5DN's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

NG23 5DN is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Lane, 0.2km from Long Bennington in Long Bennington. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

For serious buyers, NG23 5DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, up 3.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NG23 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00133874 (shared with 15 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 5DN. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 158,342

3 sales · Mean £ 253,061

Detached

£ 446,000

17 sales · Mean £ 439,480

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

NG23 5DN has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Long Bennington Church of England Academy

Good278 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Baker's at sixtytwo0.5 km
  • Planet Bake - Long Bennington Sports Pavillion0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ashiana0.5 km
  • Sharricks Fish Bar0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Whittakers Bar and Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Reindeer at Long Bennington0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bottesford5.8 km
  • Elton & Orston7.8 km
  • Newark9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Reindeer PH0.3 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • The Reindeer PH0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.3 km