LN3 4DL is a sought-after residential area on Smooting Lane in Reepham (West Lindsey). Administratively it sits within Cherry Willingham ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
For serious buyers, LN3 4DL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k. 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 LN3 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00133967 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMOOTING LANE, LN3 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMOOTING LANE, LN3 4DL.
330
45
£ 39,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN3 4DL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LN3 4DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £383k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN3 4DL. The average age is 45.4. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN3 4DL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Reepham Church of England Primary School
The Priory Pembroke Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Reepham Village Store and Post Office0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central7.2 km
- Hykeham12.4 km
- Metheringham13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Court0.1 km
- Laburnum Court0.2 km
- Meadow Close0.2 km
- Mellows Close0.3 km
- Mellows Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN34DL · Data under Open Government Licence