LN3 5SH is a safe, established residential area on Hancock Drive, 0.3km from Bardney in Bardney. Administratively it sits within Bardney ward and the Gainsborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for LN3 5SH are sourced from Output Area E00185447 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANCOCK DRIVE, LN3 5SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANCOCK DRIVE, LN3 5SH.
531
39
£ 39,800 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LN3 5SH — age 39, 74% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN3 5SH. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 148,000
7 sales · Mean £ 155,285
Detached
£ 187,500
3 sales · Mean £ 204,483
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN3 5SH has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Bardney News & Post Office0.3 km
- The Grocery at The Open Door0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Nags Head0.4 km
- The Old Angel Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bardney Heritage Centre0.3 km
- The Open Door0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunnys Chip Shop0.6 km
- Wok House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Metheringham8.9 km
- Lincoln Central14.6 km
- Hykeham18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Demand Responsive Area0.3 km
- Wood Lane0.3 km
- Wood Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN35SH · Data under Open Government Licence