Postcode Analysis West Lindsey, East Midlands

SLATES COTTAGES, LN8 2AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLATES COTTAGES, LN8 2AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LN8 2AY's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 341.2% year-on-year.

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

LN8 2AY is a safe, established residential area on Slates Cottages, 0.2km from Bishop Norton in West Lindsey. Administratively it sits within Waddingham and Spital ward and the Gainsborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 341.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LN8 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00134183 (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 LN8 2AY. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

LN8 2AY has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirton Lindsey8.8 km
  • Market Rasen12.8 km
  • Brigg14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church0.2 km
  • St Peter's Church0.2 km
  • Glentham Road0.2 km
  • Norton Lane0.2 km