LN4 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Fen Road in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For families considering a move, LN4 1AE represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00133047 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEN ROAD, LN4 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEN ROAD, LN4 1AE.
471
40
£ 41,200 /yr
48%
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
LN4 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN4 1AE. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Terraced
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LN4 1AE has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Cobb & Son Farm Shop0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central6.9 km
- Metheringham9.6 km
- Hykeham11.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN41AE · Data under Open Government Licence