NG23 5DP is a sought-after residential area on Welbournes Lane, 0.5km from Costa Row in Long Bennington. Administratively it sits within Viking ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For serious buyers, NG23 5DP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, down 49.5% 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 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00133875 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELBOURNES LANE, NG23 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELBOURNES LANE, NG23 5DP.
387
43
£ 43,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NG23 5DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £263k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £263k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 49.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG23 5DP. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
11 sales · Mean £ 196,500
Detached
£ 210,000
7 sales · Mean £ 269,035
Terraced
£ 146,250
2 sales · Mean £ 146,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NG23 5DP has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Bennington Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baker's at sixtytwo0.2 km
- Planet Bake - Long Bennington Sports Pavillion0.4 km
- The Gatehouse Cafe0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ashiana0.2 km
- Sharricks Fish Bar0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Whittakers Bar and Restaurant0.2 km
- The Reindeer at Long Bennington0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bottesford6.4 km
- Elton & Orston8.4 km
- Newark9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Village Hall0.3 km
- Village Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NG235DP · Data under Open Government Licence