Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

POST OFFICE YARD, LN5 0QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POST OFFICE YARD, LN5 0QA.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, LN5 0QA combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£274k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.

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

LN5 0QA is a sought-after residential area on Post Office Yard, 0.1km from Leadenham in North Kesteven. Administratively it sits within Cliff Villages ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LN5, LN5 0QA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 63% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 23.8% 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 LN5 0QA are sourced from Output Area E00133002 (shared with 30 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 LN5 0QA. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 254,500

2 sales · Mean £ 254,500

Terraced

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 241,666

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

LN5 0QA has low crime rates — 19 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.

Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Leadenham Church of England Academy

Good0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Home Farm Shop0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Harvest Energy Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ancaster8.4 km
  • Rauceby11.8 km
  • Sleaford13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Willoughby Arms PH0.0 km
  • Willoughby Arms PH0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • The Green0.4 km