Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

WALSHAW CLOSE, LN4 1FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALSHAW CLOSE, LN4 1FJ.

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Population

451

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LN4 1FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £236k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN4 1FJ is a safe, established residential area on Walshaw Close in Branston. Administratively it sits within Branston ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.

Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1FJ are sourced from Output Area E00185370 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN4 1FJ. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 94,000

3 sales · Mean £ 134,333

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 308,270

Terraced

£ 80,000

1 sales · Mean £ 80,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LN4 1FJ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour10
Robbery2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Branston Community Academy

Requires Improvement1224 pupils0.7 km
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Branston Junior Academy

Good159 pupils0.7 km
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Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Outstanding131 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club0.5 km
  • Sports Pavilion0.4 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Branston Cafe0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Society0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Branston Chinese0.7 km
  • Dhillon's Plaice0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central6.5 km
  • Metheringham7.6 km
  • Hykeham9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • 99 Sleaford Road0.1 km
  • 99 Sleaford Road0.1 km
  • Station Road0.4 km
  • Curtois Close0.5 km
  • Curtois Close0.5 km