Is LN5 9FB a safe place to live?

Yes, LN5 9FB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of LN5 9FB?

The population for the LN5 9FB area is approximately 459 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Kesteven, East Midlands

LN5 9FB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LN5 9FB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

459

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

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.

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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LN5 9FB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LN5 9FB is a sought-after residential area located 0.0km from Aubourn in North Kesteven. Administratively it sits within Bassingham and Brant Broughton ward and the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for LN5 9FB are sourced from Output Area E00132935 (shared with 27 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 9FB. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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LN5 9FB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Royal Oak0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Hykeham5.1 km
Swinderby5.5 km
Collingham8.3 km

Bus Stops

5 Bassingham Road0.2 km
5 Bassingham Road0.2 km
Royal Oak Lane Telephone Box0.4 km
Bus Shelter0.4 km