LN4 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Barn Owl Way, 0.4km from Washingborough in Washingborough and Heighington. Administratively it sits within Heighington and Washingborough ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.
For serious buyers, LN4 1BS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 £201k, up 20.5% 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 LN4 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00133063 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARN OWL WAY, LN4 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN OWL WAY, LN4 1BS.
354
48
£ 47,400 /yr
37%
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 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £201k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £201k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN4 1BS. The average age is 48.2. 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
Terraced
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 196,900
Flat
£ 153,500
1 sales · Mean £ 153,500
Detached
£ 325,500
4 sales · Mean £ 325,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN4 1BS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Washingborough Academy
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hunters Leap0.4 km
- Ferry Boat Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Legend Curries0.5 km
- Pizza Place0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Washingborough Hall Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central4.3 km
- Hykeham8.6 km
- Metheringham10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Deloraine Court0.2 km
- Deloraine Court0.2 km
- Queensbury Court0.2 km
- Queensbury Court0.2 km
- Rayton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LN41BS · Data under Open Government Licence