Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

WATERWHEEL LANE, LN4 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERWHEEL LANE, LN4 1LU.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LN4 1LU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1LU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Waterwheel Lane in Branston. Administratively it sits within Branston ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for LN4 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00185301 (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 1LU. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LN4 1LU has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Branston Community Academy

Requires Improvement1224 pupils0.9 km
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Branston Junior Academy

Good159 pupils0.9 km
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Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Outstanding131 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club0.5 km
  • Sports Pavilion0.9 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Branston Cafe0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Society0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Branston Chinese0.9 km
  • Dhillon's Plaice0.9 km
  • Home Curries0.8 km
  • Mamoo's Branston Ltd0.9 km
  • The Supreme0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lincoln Central6.0 km
  • Metheringham8.1 km
  • Hykeham8.3 km